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Captured German fighter plane with some Flying Corps members, France. This photograph was taken at a Royal Flying Corps base near the front line on the Western Front, and shows a recently captured German fighter plane. Judging by the fact that the aeroplane has lost its wings and is being transported on a trailer, it would appear that the fighter plane might well have been shot down. Certainly, these members of the Royal Flying Corps seem to be getting a lot of fun out of their war booty, as they clamber over it like soldier ants. ..Probably the most famous German fighter pilot was Manfred von Richthofen, known as 'The Red Baron'. Originally a cavalry officer, von Richthofen took to the skies in May 1915 after joining the German Army Air Service. In June 1917 he became commander of the German Flying Circus, which was a unit of top fighter pilots. His nickname was coined after he painted his Albatross D-III plane bright red. 'The Red Baron' shot down 80 allied aircraft, before he was killed, in April 1918, when his plane crashed after being hit by ground fire...[Original reads: 'OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN ON THE BRITISH WESTERN FRONT IN FRANCE. A newly captured German machine at a Flying Corps Depot near the front.']..digital.nls.uk/74548988 ( http://digital.nls.uk/74548988 )
World War I (WWI or WW1), also known as the First World War, or the Great War, was a global war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918. World War I Images From National Library of Schotland. These photographs form part of the papers of Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928), held by the National Library of Scotland. More information is available from the Library's Digital Archive. Like many World War I generals, Haig remains a controversial figure. The collection contains diaries, papers and photographs from every part of Haig’s career, the Great War diaries being of special importance to historians. Photographs in the "Official Photographs" series (which were destined for publication and have captions on the back describing the image) are in black-and-white. World War I saw the development of a system of 'official’ reporting by professionals especially recruited into the forces. Initially reluctant to allow cameras near the fighting, it took some time for the authorities to appreciate the propaganda and recording potential of photography. These photographs provide us with an invaluable record of how the Government and Military wanted the war perceived. Official photographers were encouraged to record morale-boosting scenes of victory and comradeship. Despite the restrictions placed on them, official war photographers succeeded in giving the most comprehensive visual account of the war. It is important to remember that these images were propaganda; few that could depict the war in a disheartening or disconcerting way passed the censors. As a result the photograph taken was often posed. They were intended to reassure those at home and boost morale. They were printed in newspapers, and were intended to confirm that 'Tommy' was winning the war.
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