Now all roads lead to France and heavy is the tread
Of the living; but the dead returning lightly dance.
Edward Thomas, Roads

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Full-Color Aviation Images
from the Collection of Tony Langley

Regular Roads contributor Tony Langley's vast collection of World War I photos and illustrations from wartime includes some terrific full-color aviation images. Here are four of my favorites.

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A British view of a Zeppelin attack over the River Thames, London


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A German version of a Zeppelin attack over the Thames
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A seaplane attempting to destroy a mine threatening an Atlantic convoy

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A German aviator "buys the farm."


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