Zeppelin Raider Caught by the French

Series

Series Name
Gaumont Graphic

Issue

Issue No.
628
Date Released
29 Mar 1917
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 5
Summary
Wreckage of L39 zeppelin in garden in Compiegne, guarded by French soldiers. It was 1 of 3 returning from a futile raid on England and brought down by anti-aircraft guns.
Keywords
Aviation; War damage; Air force; War and conflict
Written sources
Visnews Collection [BFI National Archive]   Video roll 5
Library number GR
976
Length of story (in feet)
126
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Zeppelin Raider Caught by the French', Gaumont Graphic Issue No. 628, 29 Mar 1917. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/76652 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)