Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Museums > Imperial War Museum
British R26 airship flying over London, WW1
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
British R26 airship flying over London, WW1
British R26 (23 class) airship flying over London towards the end of the First World War. St Pauls Cathedral and the River Thames can be seen below, on a rather smoggy looking day. Photo taken from another airship. Date: 9 November 1918
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 7200227
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10547725
Air Ship Foggy Pauls Smog War Time Ww 1
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Museums
> British Museum
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Museums
> Imperial War Museum
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Museums
> St Pauls Cathedral Museum
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> River Thames
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Sights
> St Pauls Cathedral
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the British R26 airship, a 23-class rigid airship of the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), flying majestically over the foggy skies of London towards the end of the First World War on 9 November 1918. The iconic St. Paul's Cathedral and the River Thames can be distinctly seen below, shrouded in a dense, smoggy haze. The R26, with its distinctive rigid structure and aerodynamic shape, cuts through the gloomy sky as it continues its flight path. The image offers a unique perspective of London during the war, with the city's landmarks standing proudly amidst the wartime conditions. The photograph was taken from another airship, adding an extra layer of intrigue and historical significance to the scene. This image not only showcases the technological advancements of the time but also highlights the resilience of Londoners during the Great War. With the war coming to an end, this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the transformative period in British history.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.