Royal Naval Air Service in Great War Deeds, WW1
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Royal Naval Air Service in Great War Deeds, WW1
Flight Commander Hewlett of the Royal Naval Air Service (before the RAF was formed) almost colliding with a mast of a German warship during the air raid on Cuxhaven on Christmas Day 1914. Reproduction of a painting by John Bryan in Great War Deeds, a special panorama supplement produced by the Illustrated London News in 1915, featuring heroic actions of the First World War. Date: 1914
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This evocative image, taken from the special panorama supplement "Great War Deeds," produced by the Illustrated London News in 1915, captures the daring exploits of Flight Commander Hewlett of the Royal Naval Air Service during the Christmas Day air raid on Cuxhaven in 1914. With the formation of the Royal Air Force still a year away, the Royal Naval Air Service played a crucial role in the early days of aerial warfare. In this thrilling scene, Hewlett's biplane, low and fast over the German coast, narrowly avoids a collision with the mast of a German warship. The aerial view showcases the chaos of the raid, with smoke rising from the harbor and the sea churning below. The courage and bravery of the British airmen during this time were unparalleled, as they risked their lives to disrupt enemy operations and gain valuable intelligence. This reproduction of a painting by John Bryan beautifully captures the intensity and danger of the moment, providing a glimpse into the heroic actions of the First World War. The image serves as a testament to the incredible courage and skill of the airmen who took to the skies during this time, paving the way for the future of aerial warfare.
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