Italian aircraft production, World War I C016 / 4577
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Italian aircraft production, World War I C016 / 4577
Italian aircraft production, World War I. Group of military officers and aircraft manufacturers during World War I. At centre is the Italian aircraft engineer Giovanni Battista Caproni (1886-1957), founder of the Caproni aircraft company. Either side of him are British Army commanders, together with officers from other Allied nations. In the background (with the number N-531) is a variant of the Caproni Ca.4, an Italian triplane heavy bomber built in 1917 and 1918. Six were provided to the British Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) in April 1918 (roundel at upper left). This photograph is from the Bain News Service, one of the USAs earliest news picture libraries
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1900s 1917 1918 1st World War Aeronautics Aeroplane Aircraft Airfield Airplane Aviation Aviators Bain News Service Bomber Engineer Engineers First World War General Great War Group Portrait Italy Manufacture Manufacturer Military Officer Officers Pilots Plane Portrait Production Soldier Transport World War 1 World War I World War One Allied Allies British Army Commanders Generals Gianni Heavy Bomber Italian Front Rnas Royal Air Force Royal Flying Corps Royal Naval Air Service Triplane
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in Italian aircraft production during World War I. In the foreground, we see a group of military officers and aircraft manufacturers gathered together, including the renowned Italian engineer Giovanni Battista Caproni, founder of the esteemed Caproni aircraft company. Standing proudly at the center, Caproni's visionary presence is flanked by British Army commanders and officers from other Allied nations. In the background looms an impressive variant of the Caproni Ca. 4, a triplane heavy bomber built between 1917 and 1918. This particular model (marked with N-531) was supplied to the British Royal Naval Air Service in April 1918 as part of their efforts on the Italian front during World War I. The historical significance of this image cannot be overstated. It showcases not only collaboration among allies but also highlights advancements in aviation technology during this tumultuous period. The monochrome composition adds depth and nostalgia to this snapshot from history. Preserved by Bain News Service, one of America's earliest news picture libraries, this photograph serves as a testament to the bravery and ingenuity displayed by pilots, engineers, commanders, and generals throughout World War I. It stands as a reminder of how these individuals shaped aviation history while contributing to one of humanity's most significant conflicts – The Great War.
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