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Gotha Bomber
The German Gotha bomber : there were several variants of this plane, but this is probably the earliest, the G1. Later models carried out air raids on England
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This evocative photograph captures the menacing presence of a Gotha G1 bomber, one of the earliest and most notorious aircraft in the history of aerial warfare. The image, taken likely in 1915, shows the plane in flight, its distinctive biplane wings and bulbous fuselage casting long shadows against the clouds. The Gotha G1, manufactured by the German aircraft company Gothaer Waggonfabrik, was initially designed as a transport aircraft but was quickly adapted for use as a bomber. The Gotha G1 was the precursor to a series of devastating air raids on England during World War I, marking a significant shift in the nature of warfare. The first raid, carried out on January 1, 1915, targeted the British coastal town of Great Yarmouth, causing widespread destruction and panic. Over the following months, Gotha bombers continued to make forays across the English Channel, dropping bombs on London and other major cities. The Gotha G1 was a formidable aircraft for its time, with a maximum speed of 100 km/h and a range of over 800 km. It was armed with two machine guns and could carry up to 500 kg of bombs. Despite its advanced design, the Gotha G1 was vulnerable to British anti-aircraft fire and fighter planes, and was eventually replaced by more advanced bomber models. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in the history of military aviation, when the skies became a new battlefield and the threat of aerial bombardment became a terrifying reality for civilians on the ground.
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