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Zeppelin in flames as seen through telescope
Zeppelin in flames as seen through telescope from Southfields, September 3rd 1916. Signed Walter Hunt.This relates to the Zeppelin raid on the night 2nd/3rd September 1916 and shows the shooting down of Schutte-Lanz 11 commanded by Wilhelm Schramm which was shot down by 2nd Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson in his B.E.2C biplane. The descent of the blazing S-L 11 from a height of 2 miles to a field at Cuffley was seen by many Londoners, as shown in this oil painting. Walter Hunt (1861-1941)
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1861 1941 Be2c Biplane Blazing Commanded Cuffley Descent Flames Height Hunt Lanz Leefe Lieutenant Londoners Miles Raid Relates Robinson Shooting Shot Shown Signed Telescope Walter Wilhelm Zeppelin Schutte Southfields
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This image, titled "Zeppelin in Flames as Seen Through Telescope from Southfields, September 3rd 1916," is an oil painting signed by the renowned artist Walter Hunt. The painting depicts the spectacular sight of a burning Zeppelin, captured through a telescope from the Southfields area of London. This event relates to the Zeppelin raid that occurred on the night of September 2nd/3rd, 1916, during which the German airship Schutte-Lanz 11, commanded by Wilhelm Schramm, was shot down. The brave actions of 2nd Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson in his B.E.2C biplane led to the successful shooting down of the Zeppelin, which descended from a height of two miles to a field at Cuffley. The descent of the blazing S-L 11 was witnessed by many Londoners, as depicted in this painting. The vivid portrayal of the Zeppelin's fiery demise is a testament to Walter Hunt's skill as an artist. Walter Hunt (1861-1941) was a British painter known for his works depicting historical and military events. This painting is a significant addition to his oeuvre, capturing a pivotal moment in World War I history. The image is an intriguing reminder of the bravery and determination of those involved in the defense of London during the Zeppelin raids, and a poignant reminder of the destructive power of war.
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