Downed Collection

Potters Bar Zep Downed
A Super-Zeppelin is brought down in flames over Potters Bar

Flying boat rescuing a downed aviator at sea (colour litho)
6015384 Flying boat rescuing a downed aviator at sea (colour litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flying boat rescuing a downed aviator at sea)

German Zeppelin L19 crashed in the North Sea on its way back from a raid on England, World War I, 1916 (colour litho)
6000395 German Zeppelin L19 crashed in the North Sea on its way back from a raid on England, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans

British Supermarine Spitfire fighter shooting down a German bomber over the Forth Bridge, World War II, Scotland
6014675 British Supermarine Spitfire fighter shooting down a German bomber over the Forth Bridge, World War II, Scotland, October 1939 (colour litho) by English School

St. George and the Dragon: Zeppelin L15 in the Thames, April 1916
STC309842 St. George and the Dragon: Zeppelin L15 in the Thames, April 1916, illustration from The Naval Front by Gordon S

How did the recent air attack on Bari, the enemy devices recovered and the aviators taken prisoner (colour litho)
2808722 How did the recent air attack on Bari, the enemy devices recovered and the aviators taken prisoner (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Chase (colour litho)
981887 The Chase (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chase. Two Hawker Furies, capable of a speed of over 200 miles per hour)

The Fabulous Venture of an American Aviator (Colour Litho)
2808726 The Fabulous Venture of an American Aviator (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fabulous Endeavour Of An American Airman)

An airplane from the Paris-London freight service suddenly caught fire and crashed... (colour litho)
2778210 An airplane from the Paris-London freight service suddenly caught fire and crashed... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coast defence (colour litho)
981894 Coast defence (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coast defence. The raiders fate.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

"Another Down!"(colour litho)
981889 " Another Down!" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Another Down!".); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Zeppelin Downed Over Sea WWI
A Zeppelin raid is intercepted and terminated over the North Sea. Date: 5 August 1918

Rescue Rafts
German rafts in the English Channel give downed airmen a hope of survival, so long as they come down near one Date: March 1941

WW1 - Zeppelin downed over Potters Bar
WW1 - An illustration depicting the four stages of a Zeppelin raider bursting into flames, and its fall through the starry night sky over Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, England

Friedrichshafen FF 33H German plane, whose crew are apparently rescuing the crew of a downed enemy floatplane -- possibly staged for propaganda purposes

Arado Ar 196A the equivalent of the supermarine Walrus, but far more potent It even sucessfully downed British bombers in the early months of the war

Thessaloniki, Greece - Remains of German Zeppelin LZ85
Thessaloniki, Greece - A large crowd examines the remains of the German Zeppelin LZ85, brought down over Thessaloniki, Greece (Salonica)

Remains of the German Zeppelin LZ85 - Salonica - WWI
A display of the remains of the German Zeppelin LZ85, brought down over Thessaloniki, Greece (Salonica) brought down by anti-aircraft guns of the British battleship Agamemnon on 5th May 1916

Zeppelin Downed 1916 - 1
Zeppelin L-21 is shot down over the Plough Inn, Cuffley (Herts) by lieutenant William Leefe Robinson VC. 3 September 1916

Zeppelin Downed 1916 - 4
Zeppelin L-21 is shot down over the Plough Inn, Cuffley (Herts) by lieutenant William Leefe Robinson VC. 3 September 1916

Zeppelin Downed 1916 - 5
Zeppelin L-21 is shot down over the Plough Inn, Cuffley (Herts) by lieutenant William Leefe Robinson VC. 3 September 1916

Zeppelin Downed 1916 - 3
Zeppelin L-21 is shot down over the Plough Inn, Cuffley (Herts) by lieutenant William Leefe Robinson VC. 3 September 1916

Robinson Praised
Pilot W I Robinson, who downed a Zeppelin, is cheered by his comrades. Date: 3 September 1916

Zeppelin Downed 1916 - 2
Zeppelin L-21 is shot down over the Plough Inn, Cuffley (Herts) by lieutenant William Leefe Robinson VC. 3 September 1916

Beaufort Shot Down
The crew of a Bristol Beaufort bomber bale out as their plane is downed by a German fighter

Stirling Downed by Me109
A Messerschmitt 109 poses before the British Short Stirling bomber it brought down - it has lost three of its engines - and the fourth looks fairly dodgy too !

Lieutenant Warenford, Vc
REX WARNEFORD Having heroically downed a Zeppelin in 1915, Warneford won the Victora Cross and Legion D Honneur

Zep Downed on Brit Coast
A massive Zeppelin explodes into flame over the English coast, much to the delight of watching locals

Zep Downed over France
French civilians cheer as an enemy Zeppelin is shot down near Bar-Le-Duc

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"Downed: Tales of Triumph and Tragedy in the Skies" From Potters Bar to the depths of the sea, aviation history is filled with stories aircraft and heroic rescues. In a captivating colour litho, we witness a flying boat valiantly saving a downed aviator amidst treacherous waves. Another litho depicts the haunting image of a German Zeppelin L19 crashing into the North Sea after an English raid during World War I. The tragedy strikes closer to home as we delve into the life of an aviation hero through yet another vivid litho. Modern tragedies unfold before our eyes as five aeronauts meet their untimely demise when their spherical balloon plummets from 250 meters above France. In Scotland, during World War II, British Spitfire fighters bravely shoot down German bombers over the iconic Forth Bridge - a testament to courage in times of conflict. The Thames becomes an unexpected battleground as Zeppelin L15 descends upon it in April 1916, evoking images reminiscent of St. George's battle against the dragon. War takes center stage once more in Bari, where enemy devices are recovered and aviators taken prisoner following an air attack - captured brilliantly in vibrant colours on lithographic paper. "The Chase" brings forth adrenaline-fueled pursuits through stunning artwork while showcasing daring escapades by American aviators. However, not all flights end triumphantly; disaster strikes when an airplane from Paris-London freight service catches fire mid-air and crashes tragically - immortalized forever on colourful lithographic prints. Finally, coast defense emerges as crucial protection against aerial threats depicted vividly on yet another striking colour lithograph. Through these captivating visuals and gripping narratives, "Downed: Tales of Triumph and Tragedy in the Skies" invites us to reflect on humanity's relentless pursuit for flight despite its inherent risks – reminding us that even in the face of adversity, heroes rise and legends are born.