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On the Galician border (colour litho)
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On the Galician border (colour litho)
2779900 On the Galician border (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Galician border. Austrian border guards shooting at Russian aviators making night reconnaissance flights in aeroplanes fitted with electric searchlights. A la frontiere de Galicie. Des sentinelles autrichiennes tirent sur des aviateurs Russes qui font des reconnaissances nocturnes a la frontiere avec des aeroplanes munis de projecteurs electriques. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 2 February 1913.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22997464
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Aerial Warfare Aeroplane Aeroplanes Air Vehicle Airfraft Airplane Airplanes Austro Hungarian Empire Electric Fighter Aircraft Frontier Galicia Guards Incident Innovation Lit Up Motor Plane Plane Reconnaissance Searchlight Spying Tension Austria Austrian Austrians Spy Plane
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On the Galician Border - A Glimpse into Tense Skies
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. This photo print, titled "On the Galician Border" takes us back to a significant incident that unfolded on February 2,1913. The image depicts Austrian border guards engaging in aerial warfare with Russian aviators conducting night reconnaissance flights along the frontier. Equipped with innovative electric searchlights, these spy planes illuminated the dark skies as tensions between Austria and Russia ran high. The lithograph captures a moment of intense conflict and showcases the advancements in aviation technology during this period. The austro-Hungarian Empire's army guards can be seen shooting at the Russian aircraft, highlighting their determination to protect their borders. The scene is filled with both awe-inspiring innovation and palpable danger. It serves as a reminder of how quickly transportation evolved during this era and its impact on military strategy. As soldiers stand guard below, aeroplanes become tools for espionage above. This artwork not only sheds light on an incident from history but also offers insight into Europe's political landscape at that time. It symbolizes a clash between nations while emphasizing the importance of surveillance and reconnaissance in armed forces operations. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Fine Art Finder's collection, we are transported back to an era where boundaries were fiercely guarded and technological progress shaped new frontiers in warfare.
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