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Conquest of German East Africa; An improvised aircraft hangar at Toa... 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Conquest of German East Africa; An improvised aircraft hangar at Toa... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Conquest of German East Africa; An improvised aircraft hangar at Toa, for the assembly of floats for a seaplane, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Conquest of German East Africa: An improvised aircraft hangar at Toa, Central African Republic, 1917. This evocative photograph captures the determination and ingenuity of the Allied forces during the East African Campaign of the First World War. The image, titled "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" and published by L'Illustration, Paris in 1924, depicts a group of French soldiers and aviators constructing an improvised aircraft hangar at Toa, in what is now the Central African Republic. The structure, made of thatch and other local materials, serves as a shelter for the assembly of floats for a seaplane. The men work diligently under the African sun, their faces expressing a mix of focus and fatigue. The background reveals the vastness of the African continent, with its rolling hills and lush vegetation. The photograph is a testament to the logistical challenges faced by the Allied forces during their campaign to conquer German East Africa. The East African Campaign, which lasted from 1914 to 1918, was a significant theater of the First World War, with the Allied Powers ultimately successful in defeating the German colonial forces. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, providing a visual record of a pivotal moment in both aviation and colonial history.
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