Historical Events tagged with "air warfare"

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Military & Warfare

BOAC Flight 777 Shot Down Over Bay of Biscay

June 1st, 1943 81 years ago

On June 1, a British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) flight, traveling over the Bay of Biscay, was attacked and shot down by German Junkers Ju 88 bombers. Among the passengers was noted British actor Leslie Howard, who perished in the incident. The downing of the aircraft led to various conspiracy theories, including one that speculated whether the attack was inadvertently aimed at British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who was also rumored to be a target due to his wartime prominence.

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RAF Bomber Command's First Major Success

March 29th, 1942 82 years ago

The Bombing of Lübeck marked a significant moment for the RAF Bomber Command. On the night of March 28-29, 1942, British bombers targeted Lübeck, Germany, known for its historical significance and shipbuilding industry. The attack aimed to damage German morale and disrupt industrial activities. This operation was notable as one of the first successful raids on a German city, showcasing the effectiveness of RAF strategy.

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Initiation of Kanalkampf Shipping Attacks

July 10th, 1940 84 years ago

On October 7, 1940, the Kanalkampf shipping attacks commenced against British maritime convoys as part of a strategy to weaken the Royal Navy and disrupt supply lines. This military operation was a precursor to the larger German campaign known as Operation Sea Lion, which aimed to invade Britain. The attacks were undertaken by the Luftwaffe, targeting British merchant vessels and aimed at asserting German dominance in the English Channel.

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First Major Zeppelin Bombing of Civilian Targets

January 19th, 1915 110 years ago

German zeppelins conducted a bombing raid on Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn, marking the first significant use of aerial bombardment against civilian areas. At least 20 individuals lost their lives due to the attacks, which targeted coastal towns in Norfolk, England. The raids, a part of Germany's strategic bombing campaign during World War I, aimed to instill fear and disrupt the British war effort. This marked a notable escalation in the use of air power in warfare.

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