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United Kingdom. A Streamer Message To The German Flying Corp, Vzfw. Clausnitzer Captured, 1917
United Kingdom. A Streamer Message To The German Flying Corp, Vzfw. Clausnitzer Captured, 1917
SKU: ITEM: GB7344
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A paper note reading “To, The German Flying Corps. Vzfw. Ernst Clausnitzer was captured as a result of aerial combat on July 16th. 1917. From, The English Royal Flying Corps”, measures 127mm (w) x 139mm (h), very fine condition.
Accompanied by a small paper documenting explaining the Streamer Message.
Footnote: A streamer message would have been dropped in a weighted bag with a long streamer flying behind. This message was dropped by the Royal Flying Corps on the German airdrome of Jasta 4 at Roupy in late July 1917.
Pilot Sergeant Ernest Clausnitzer was shot down by 2nd Lieutenant Langsland of the 23rd RFC Squadron, south of the Poperinghe intact. He was made a POW on July 16, 1917. Prior to being captured, Clausnitzer had three aerial victories.
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