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German Hannover CL. II crashed biplane, WW1
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German Hannover CL. II crashed biplane, WW1
An American photograph of a German Hannover CL.II escort fighter biplane, brought down on its nose behind American lines north west of the heights of Montfaucon in the Argonne, eastern France, by American machine gunners during the First World War. The CL.II was introduced in 1917 and used during the latter part of the war. Date: 4 November 1918
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Argonne Bi Plane Brought Escort Gunners Hannover Heights Montfaucon Nose Shot
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of a fierce dogfight between American and German pilots during the final days of World War I. The image depicts a crashed German Hannover CL.II biplane, nestled amongst the trees northwest of the Heights of Montfaucon in the Argonne region of eastern France. The date is 4 November 1918, and the Hannover CL.II, an escort fighter introduced in 1917, had been brought down on its nose by determined American machine gunners. The plane's once sleek lines are now marred by the brutal impact with the ground, its wings twisted and its fuselage dented. The tree branches, bare against the autumnal sky, frame the scene, adding a sense of stillness and finality. The Hannover CL.II was a formidable adversary in the skies, but on this day, it met its match against the courage and skill of American aviators. This poignant image serves as a testament to the intense and often deadly aerial combat that characterized the closing stages of the Great War.
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