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Austrian Albatros captured at Lentiai, Italy, WW1
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Austrian Albatros captured at Lentiai, Italy, WW1
An Austro-Hungarian C-type Albatros biplane captured by the Italians at Lentiai, northern Italy, during the First World War. Date: 19 May 1917
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of triumph for Italian troops as they stand victoriously next to an Austro-Hungarian Albatros C-type biplane, which they had successfully captured at the Italian airfield of Lentiai in northern Italy on 19 May 1917. During the First World War, the skies above the Italian front became a battleground as both the Austro-Hungarian and Italian air forces engaged in aerial combat. The Albatros D.I, a single-seat biplane fighter produced by the Austro-Hungarian aircraft manufacturer Albatros Flugzeugwerke, was one of the most formidable opponents the Italian pilots faced. The Albatros C-type biplane in this image, with its distinctive red and white markings, was a two-seater reconnaissance aircraft. Its open cockpit, exposed propeller, and biplane wings are all clearly visible in this photograph. The determination and focus of the Italian soldiers are palpable as they pose for the camera, their weapons at the ready, in front of their latest prize. The capture of this Austro-Hungarian aircraft would have been a significant morale boost for the Italian forces, who were fighting on multiple fronts during the war. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the intense and often brutal air combat that took place during the First World War, and the human stories that unfolded amidst the conflict.
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