The great Sylt raid by G. H. Davis
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The great Sylt raid by G. H. Davis
The great Sylt raid: a bomber attacks in the glare of searchlights, flaming onions and bursting star shells. Attacking Hornum, the seaplane base on the southern end of the German island of Sylt, where hangars can be seen in flames: a British plane dropping down to bombing height, while others range over the island. Date: 1940
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Attack Attacking Attacks Bomb Bombs Bursting Flaming Glare Lights Onion Onions Raid Seaplane Searchlight Searchlights Shell Shelling Shells Sylt Base Bomber Hornum
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The Great Sylt Raid: A Bomber's Nighttime Assault on a German Seaplane Base (1940) In the inky blackness of the night, the ominous glare of searchlights pierced the darkness over the German island of Sylt. The scene was set for a dramatic and pivotal moment in the early days of World War II. In this evocative image by renowned war photographer G.H. Davis, a British bomber is seen making its descent towards the southern end of the island, where the vital Hornum seaplane base was located. The base, with its hangars clearly visible in the background, was ablaze from the relentless bombing raid. The air was thick with the acrid smell of burning fuel and the deafening roar of exploding star shells and bombs. The onions in the foreground, their vibrant yellow hue contrasting starkly against the dark backdrop, add a surreal touch to the chaotic scene. The bomber, a silhouette against the fiery glow, drops its payload with precision, as other planes continue their assault on the island. The Great Sylt Raid, which took place on the night of August 17, 1940, was a significant turning point in the Battle of the Atlantic. The successful attack on the seaplane base significantly weakened the German naval presence in the North Sea, allowing the Allies to gain the upper hand in their efforts to control the waters surrounding Europe. This powerful and haunting image, captured by Davis, not only serves as a testament to the bravery and skill of the British airmen but also as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war.
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