Photograph
Sinking the Ostfriesland
| One of the most important moments in the history of American aviation - the sinking of the captured German battleship "Ostfriesland" by American bombers off the coast of Virginia. After World War I Brigadier General Billy Mitchell became an increasingly outspoken advocate of air power. In 1921 he engineered a series of demonstrations of aerial bombing, the most notable of which was the sinking of the "Ostfriesland". The sinking happened in only 21 minutes. Nevertheless, the results of the test, which ultimately vindicated Mitchell, continued to be debated for years. |
| Image ID: | 10624 |
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| Creation Date: | 07 21 1921 |
| Creator Name: | United States. Army. Army Air Service. |
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| State: | Virginia |
| Collection Name: | Harry A. Bruno papers, 1919-1969 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | U.S. Mss 53AF Box 3 |
| Original Dimensions: | 9 x 6.5 inches |
| Aerial photographs |
| Aeronautics, Military |
| Combat |
| Warships |
| Outdoor photography |
| Water |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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