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Aerial gunpower in 1940 by G. H. Davis
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Aerial gunpower in 1940 by G. H. Davis
The aerial gunpower of Britain, France and Germany: the armament of the bombers and fighters now in action. Machine gun versus canon : a chart showing armaments of Allied and enemy aircraft -- British fighters having always defeated the German bombers over our coasts, without losing a single plane. Date: 1940
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This aerial photograph, taken by renowned photojournalist G.H. Davis in 1940, offers a unique perspective on the gunpower and firepower capabilities of the British, French, and German air forces during the early stages of World War II. The image showcases an intriguing comparison of the armaments of Allied and enemy aircraft, with a particular focus on the contrast between machine guns and cannons. At the heart of this image lies the British air fleet, which had proven to be a formidable force against the German bombers, keeping them at bay over the coasts without suffering a single loss. The British fighters, depicted here, were armed with an array of machine guns, providing them with the agility and flexibility needed to outmaneuver their adversaries. In contrast, the German aircraft, represented in this chart, were primarily armed with cannons, offering greater destructive power but sacrificing mobility. The French air force, an important ally to the British, is also shown, with a mix of both machine guns and cannons. This powerful image, originally published in the Illustrated London News, provides a fascinating glimpse into the strategic arms race between the Allied and Axis powers during the early days of the war. The aerial gunpower displayed here would continue to shape the course of the conflict, as both sides sought to gain the upper hand in the skies above Europe.
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