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Capt William Leafe Robinson VC Captain William Leefe Robinson
Capt William Leafe Robinson VC
Captain William Leefe Robinson, recipient of the highest award for valour Britain can give, the Victoria Cross. On the night of the 2/3rd of September, Lieut. William Robinson spied a fleet of German Zeppelins flying over Cuffley in Hertfordshire. He closed on the fleet from below, getting to within 500ft of the nearest airship before firing several rounds into the side of the massive dirigible. He turned his aircraft away from the ship and prepared to close in for another attack, but as he did so noticed to his astonishment that the craft had exploded into flames. For this tremendous acheivement he was promoted to Captain and awarded the VC. Sadly, Captain Robinson died two years later, on the 31st of December 1918.
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World War 1 World War One 1910s
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Capt William Leafe Robinson VC - A Hero's Triumph". This print captures the courageous and awe-inspiring moment when Captain William Leefe Robinson, adorned with the prestigious Victoria Cross, achieved an extraordinary feat of bravery. In the darkness of a September night in 1916, Capt. Robinson spotted a fleet of menacing German Zeppelins soaring over Cuffley in Hertfordshire. Undeterred by the daunting task ahead, he fearlessly approached the fleet from below, closing in to within a mere 500ft of the nearest airship. With unwavering determination and precision, he unleashed several rounds into its colossal frame. Astonishingly, as he prepared for another attack, his eyes widened with astonishment as flames engulfed the sky-bound behemoth. Recognized for this remarkable achievement that shook both friend and foe alike, Captain Robinson was swiftly promoted to Captain and bestowed with Britain's highest honor for valor – The Victoria Cross. However, fate dealt a cruel hand as two years later on December 31st, 1918; this gallant hero tragically departed our world. This poignant image serves as a timeless reminder of Capt William Leafe Robinson's indomitable spirit and selfless sacrifice during World War I. It immortalizes his daring act against overwhelming odds while paying tribute to all those who fought valiantly amidst turbulent skies above war-torn landscapes. May their courage continue to inspire generations to come.
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