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The crew of the first aircraft to shoot down another aeroplane, 1914
The crew of the first aircraft to shoot down another aeroplane, 1914. Flight-Sergeant Joseph Frantz, a French army pilot, and his mechanic Louis Quenault who, on 5 October 1914 shot down a German Aviatik from their Voisin biplane, claiming the first victory in aerial combat
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our exclusive range of aviation-themed greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This captivating design features the historic moment when Flight-Sergeant Joseph Frantz and his mechanic Louis Quenault, both from the French army, made aviation history as the first crew to shoot down another aeroplane in 1914. This vintage image, sourced from Heritage Images, is a perfect tribute for aviation enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone looking to add a touch of nostalgia to their correspondence. Send a piece of history with every greeting.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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"The crew of the first aircraft to shoot down another aeroplane, 1914. Flight-Sergeant Joseph Frantz, a French army pilot, and his mechanic Louis Quenault who, on 5 October 1914 shot down a German Aviatik from their Voisin biplane, claiming the first victory in aerial combat". This print captures an iconic moment in history - the triumph of two brave men who forever changed warfare. In this image, Flight-Sergeant Joseph Frantz stands tall in his military uniform alongside his trusted mechanic Louis Quenault. Their determined expressions reflect the gravity of their achievement. The year is 1914, amidst the chaos of World War I. The world had never witnessed such a spectacle before - an airborne battle between two rival nations. Frantz and Quenault's courage soared through the skies as they piloted their Voisin biplane into enemy territory. Their skills were put to test on that fateful day when they encountered a German Aviatik aircraft. With precision and unwavering determination, they unleashed fire upon their adversary until it plummeted towards earth – marking history's first recorded aerial victory. In this monochrome masterpiece by Joseph Frantz himself or an unknown creator capturing this monumental event for posterity; we witness not only these heroic individuals but also glimpse into an era where aviation was still in its infancy. This photograph serves as a reminder of how innovation can reshape warfare and alter the course of human conflict
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