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Lieutenant Rex Warneford - WWI Ace Hero
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Lieutenant Rex Warneford - WWI Ace Hero
On 7 June 1915 at Ghent, Belgium, Reginald ( Rex ) Alexander John Warneford, VC (1891- 1915), a Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) officer, flying a Morane-Saulnier Type L, attacked and completely destroyed the German airship LZ37 in mid air. He had chased the airship from the coast near Ostend and, despite its defensive machine-gun fire, succeeded in dropping his bombs on it, the last of which set the airship on fire. The explosion overturned the attacking plane and stopped its engine. Having no alternative, Warneford had to land in hostile country, but after 35 minutes spent on repairs, he managed to restart the engine and returned to base. For his bravery, Warneford received the Victoria Cross"
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This photograph captures the heroic moment of Lieutenant Rex Warneford, VC (1891-1915), a brave Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) officer during World War I. On 7 June 1915, in the skies above Ghent, Belgium, Warneford engaged in an extreme and dramatic confrontation with the German airship LZ37. With unwavering determination, Warneford chased the airship from the coast near Ostend, despite the defensive machine-gun fire it unleashed. In a daring and historic raid, Warneford successfully dropped his bombs on the airship, the last of which ignited a devastating explosion. The force of the explosion overturned Warneford's Morane-Saulnier Type L aircraft and stopped its engine. Despite landing in hostile territory, Warneford's heroism did not falter. He spent 35 minutes repairing his plane before managing to restart the engine and return to base. For his extraordinary bravery and heroism, Warneford was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for valor in the face of the enemy. This photograph is a testament to the extreme danger and intensity of the air raids during the Great War, and serves as a reminder of the courage and determination of the men and women who fought in it. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the historical significance of the 1st RNAS, and the heroic mission of Rex Warneford on that fateful day in June 1915. The image captures the drama and intensity of the moment, as Warneford attacked and completely destroyed the German airship LZ37 in mid-air. This photograph is a must-have for any history buff, military enthusiast, or anyone interested in the heroic stories of World War I.
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