German seaplane attack on British convoy by G. H. Davis
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German seaplane attack on British convoy by G. H. Davis
The first German air attack on a British convoy in the North Sea: the raiding seaplanes routed by British fighters. Date: October 1939
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Attack Convoy Davis Fighters Raid Raiding Routed Seaplane Seaplanes
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This striking photograph captures the intensity and danger of the first German air attack on a British convoy in the North Sea during World War II. Taken by renowned photojournalist G.H. Davis, the image depicts a group of German seaplanes, or Focke-Wulf Fw 58 Wessex aircraft, closing in on a defenseless British convoy on October 1939. The German air force, or Luftwaffe, had launched this surprise raid in an attempt to disrupt Allied supply lines and gain a strategic advantage. The British were caught off guard, but their fighter planes, including the Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Seafang, were quick to respond. In the chaotic scene, the British pilots engage the German seaplanes in fierce aerial combat, with smoke and debris rising from the water as ships are hit. The determination and bravery of the British fighters ultimately proved successful, as they managed to rout the German raiders and protect their convoy. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the early days of the war at sea and the crucial role that air power played in the defense of Allied shipping. The image also highlights the innovative tactics and technology employed by both sides, as seaplanes provided a new dimension to naval warfare. The photograph, taken from the October 1939 issue of Illustrated London News, is a valuable historical record of this pivotal moment in wartime history.
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