Clearing away wreckage at Cuffley by Matania, WW1
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Clearing away wreckage at Cuffley by Matania, WW1
A scene at Cuffley, Hertfordshire showing the wreckage of the L-21 German zeppelin airship brought down by Lieut. William Leefe Robinson on the night of 2 September 1916. The scene was witnessed first-hand by The Sphere special artist, Fortunino Matania who lived close by, and shows firemen and men of the Royal Flying Corps sorting through the wreckage and wire. Matania describes the, mass of grey wire in inextricable entanglement...all that was left of the flaming titan of a few hours before. Date: 1916
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Airship Airships Brought Clearing Corps Cuffley Fortunino Hertfordshire Leefe Lieut Matania Robinson Shot Sorting Wire Wreckage Zeppelin Zeppelins Firemen
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This evocative image captures the aftermath of the historic event that took place in Cuffley, Hertfordshire, on the night of 2 September 1916. Witnessed first-hand by The Sphere's special artist, Fortunino Matania, who lived in the vicinity, this poignant scene shows the aftermath of the destruction of LZ 37, a German Zeppelin airship, brought down by Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson of the Royal Flying Corps. The once mighty and fearsome flaming titan of the night before had been reduced to a mass of tangled grey wire and debris. Firemen and men of the Royal Flying Corps are seen sorting through the wreckage, carefully examining the remnants of the enemy airship. The scene is a stark reminder of the destructive power of war and the relentless nature of the battlefield. Matania masterfully depicts the intricate web of wire that entangled the wreckage, a testament to the devastating impact of the battle that had taken place just hours before. The LZ 37, also known as the L-21, was the first Zeppelin to be shot down over British soil during World War I, marking a significant victory for the Allied forces. The bravery and skill of Lieutenant Leefe Robinson were celebrated throughout the country, and this image serves as a visual record of this important moment in history. Fortunino Matania's painting offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of war and destruction, yet also highlighting the resilience and determination of those who fought to protect their homeland.
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