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Robinson, William Leefe, VC, fighter pilot RFC
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Robinson, William Leefe, VC, fighter pilot RFC
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This evocative photograph captures the intense focus and determination of William Leefe Robinson, VC, DSO, MC, a British First World War fighter pilot and the first British airman to be awarded the Victoria Cross for shooting down five enemy aircraft in a single night. The image shows Robinson, clad in his leather flying helmet and goggles, intently scanning the sky from the cockpit of his Royal Flying Corps (RFC) S.E.5a biplane. With a grim expression and unwavering gaze, he appears poised for action, ready to engage the enemy at any moment. The backdrop of the photograph is a moody, stormy sky, adding to the sense of drama and danger. The photograph is a testament to the courage and skill of the early aviators who took to the skies during the First World War, risking their lives to defend their country and revolutionize the art of warfare through the use of aircraft. Robinson's remarkable achievements in the air, which included shooting down a total of 14 enemy planes, made him a hero to the British people and cemented his place in the annals of aviation history.
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