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Focke Wulf FW-190
Focke Wulf FW-190 Shot-Down in a Dog-Fight. from a Sequence of Images from the Machine-Gun Coupled Camera of a Spitfire Pilot Flight Sgt Robson, a New Zealander, Flying at 17, 000Ft over the Cap Gris Nez Area, France When He Sighted the FW-190 and Dived on it Giving 2 Short Bursts with the Machine Gun Date: 1942
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In this evocative photograph, the remnants of a Focke Wulf FW-190 lie crumpled on the ground, a testament to the fierce combat that once took place high above in the French sky. The image is drawn from a sequence captured by the machine-gun coupled camera of Flight Sergeant Robson, a brave New Zealander pilot serving with the Royal Air Force during World War II. The scene is set in 1942, during the height of the aerial battles between the Allied and Axis forces. The FW-190, a formidable German fighter aircraft of the Luftwaffe, was a formidable adversary, its piston-powered engine propelling it to impressive speeds and agility. In this instance, Flight Sergeant Robson, flying at an altitude of 17,000 feet over the Cap Gris Nez area of France, spotted the enemy aircraft and gave chase. With the adrenaline pumping and the stakes high, Robson dived on the FW-190, unleashing two short bursts from his machine guns. The impact of his attack was immediate, as seen in this poignant image. The FW-190, once a symbol of German air power, now lay in pieces, its wings twisted and its fuselage shattered. This photograph offers a glimpse into the intense and dangerous world of aerial combat during World War II. The FW-190, a key player in the conflict, is captured in its final moments, a reminder of the skill, bravery, and determination of the pilots who took to the skies in defense of their respective causes.
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