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WW1 - Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson, awarded the V. C
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WW1 - Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson, awarded the V. C
WW1 - " Going!, Going!!, Gone!!!" Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson (1895-1918), awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces, for destroying a German Airship (Schutte-Lanz SL 11), flying a converted B.E.2c night fighter No. 2693 over Cuffley, Hertfordshire on 3rd September 1916. Date: 1916
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Award Awarded Falling Honour Honoured Leefe Lieutenant Medal Robinson Searchlights Wreckage Strafed
Going!, Going!!, Gone!!!
EDITORS COMMENTS
: A Moment of Triumph for Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson, VC (September 3, 1916) In this evocative black-and-white photograph, the determined and resolute face of Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson (1895-1918) shines forth, a testament to the courage and heroism that defined the First World War. Robinson, a British pilot, is immortalized in this image, having been awarded the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest military decoration for valor in the face of the enemy, for his daring exploit in destroying a German airship, the Schutte-Lanz SL 11, on the night of September 3, 1916, over Cuffley, Hertfordshire. The backdrop of the photograph is a scene of chaos and intensity, with tracers from anti-aircraft guns illuminating the night sky, searchlights piercing the darkness, and the falling wreckage of the German airship, engulfed in flames, descending towards the earth. The image captures the raw emotion and tension of the moment, as Robinson and his comrades bravely confronted the enemy in the dead of night. Robinson's conversion of a B.E.2c fighter into a night-fighter, equipped with searchlights and a Lewis gun, proved instrumental in the success of this historic engagement. His skillful maneuvers and unwavering determination in the face of the enemy resulted in the destruction of the German airship, making him a national hero and a symbol of British resilience during the First World War. This powerful image, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the Great War, stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson and the countless others who answered the call to defend their country and protect the freedoms we cherish today.
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