Felix Schwormstadt - Illustrierte Weltkriegskronik - Schwormstadt 004
Summary
Picture of Felix Schwormstädt, german painter who created illustrations of the first world war for german magazins "Illustrierte Zeitung". The pictures contain descriptions at the bottom.
Zeppelin Z.IV (LZ 16) accidentally crossed the French border on 3 April 1913 due to a navigational error, caused by poor visibility, and landed on the cavalry parade ground at Lunéville, allowing the French to perform a detailed examination.[14][15][16] Used for reconnaissance over East Prussia in August 1914 and bombed Warsaw on 24 September 1914. Later used for training before being decommissioned in the autumn of 1916.
Note: the desription on the postcard is incorrect as the illustration is of the Z.IV NOT the Z.VI!!
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1916
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