On the 110th anniversary of the downing of two Zeppelin airships aimed at London, explore how new technology changed the air war over London

September 1916 was a turning point in the air campaign against Britain in the First World War. Before this date, German Zeppelin raiders flew with impunity, as there was no effective way of stopping these giant airships; but the advent of new bullets meant that they were now vulnerable to intercepting fighters. In this illustrated talk by expert Ian Castle, you will hear the story of how this was achieved and what it meant for the wider war effort.

About the Speaker

Ian Castle is the author of numerous books detailing Germany’s air campaign against Britain in the First World War, including Osprey’s First Blitz – Bombing London in the First World War, Zeppelin Inferno: The Forgotten Blitz 1916, and The First Blitz in 100 Objects.

What to Expect:

This talk will last approximaltely 45-50 minutes, followed by Q&A.

IMPORTANT: This talk will be taking place in-person only at The London Archives.

About The London Archives:

The London Archives is a free public archive focusing on the history of London, from 1067 to the present day. We preserve and share millions of historical manuscripts, maps, photographs, books which tell the story of the city.

You can find us in central London in Clerkenwell, close to Farringdon Station - details on our Getting to The London Archives webpage.

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