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Seaplane reporting success of attack on Mudanya
Seaplane, landed alongside HMS Royal Sovereign, reporting the effects of shell fire on Mudanya - July 6th 1920
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July 6, 1920: A Seaplane Reporting the Success of the Attack on Mudanya Amidst the backdrop of the chaotic and tumultuous events of the Turkish War of Independence, this historic photograph captures a pivotal moment in the air-sea battle for the control of the strategic town of Mudanya, located on the Marmara Sea coast of Turkey. The image depicts a Royal Air Force (RAF) seaplane, skillfully landed alongside HMS Royal Sovereign, a British cruiser, as its pilot delivers a report of the devastating effects of the British naval and aerial bombardment on the Turkish defenses at Mudanya. The day began with a fierce engagement between the British Royal Navy and Turkish forces, with HMS Royal Sovereign leading the charge. The RAF provided crucial air support, launching relentless attacks on Turkish positions using their formidable arsenal of bombs and machine guns. The seaplane in the photograph, with its distinctive biplane configuration and pontoons, had played a significant role in the aerial assault, delivering precision strikes on Turkish fortifications and troop concentrations. As the sun began to set over the Marmara Sea, the RAF seaplane, having completed its mission, made its way back to the safety of the British fleet. The pilot, with a sense of relief and accomplishment, reported the successful outcome of the day's operations to the commanding officers aboard HMS Royal Sovereign. The photograph stands as a testament to the crucial role that air power and naval might played in the unfolding events of the Turkish War of Independence, and the enduring legacy of the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy in shaping the course of history.
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