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Belgian soldier firing at a German aeroplane, WW1
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Belgian soldier firing at a German aeroplane, WW1
A Belgian soldier firing at a German aeroplane flying over Ostend, 16 October 1914, during the First World War.
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Belgian Firing Ostend Rifle Weapon
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This evocative image captures the intensity and chaos of the First World War battlefield, as a brave Belgian soldier takes aim at a low-flying German aeroplane over the coastal town of Ostend on 16 October 1914. The soldier, dressed in his military uniform and wearing a steel helmet, is focused intently on his target, his rifle steadied with both hands as he takes aim. The German aircraft, a menacing figure in the sky, releases a burst of machine gun fire as it passes overhead, the bullets whizzing past the soldier and his comrades. The scene is set against the backdrop of the North Sea, its calm waters providing a stark contrast to the turmoil unfolding on land. The 1910s were a time of unprecedented innovation in warfare, and the introduction of military aviation marked a new and deadly chapter in the conflict. This photograph, taken from The John Barrett Collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the courage and determination of the soldiers on the ground, who faced the threat of aerial attack with the same grit and determination that defined the First World War.
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