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RFC pilot with plane, London Colney, Hertfordshire, WW1

RFC pilot with plane, London Colney, Hertfordshire, WW1


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RFC pilot with plane, London Colney, Hertfordshire, WW1

RFC pilot of 74 Squadron, Ellis Cobbold, with plane, London Colney, Hertfordshire, August 1917. Date: 1917

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This evocative photograph captures the intense focus and determination of Ellis Cobbold, a brave pilot of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) 74 Squadron, as he prepares for a mission during World War I. The image was taken in August 1917 at London Colney in Hertfordshire, England, a significant site for the training of RFC pilots during the conflict. Cobbold wears the distinctive uniform of the RFC, complete with leather flying helmet, goggles, and a thick scarf to protect against the cold and high altitude. His intense gaze is fixed on the biplane behind him, a formidable machine of war that would have carried him into the skies to engage in aerial combat. The plane, with its wings spread wide and engine roaring, symbolizes the power and technology of the era. The 1910s was a pivotal decade in the history of aviation, with the first World War accelerating the development of military aircraft and the role of air power in warfare. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the courage and sacrifice of the men who flew these machines, risking their lives in the skies above the battlefields of Europe. Ellis Cobbold's story is one of many from the RFC's rich history, and this photograph offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of a pilot during wartime. The image is a powerful testament to the human spirit and the ingenuity of the past, and serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy of the men and women who served in the military during the First World War.

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