Hijacked German Planes Over London

In this dramatic post-Armistice photograph from 1918, a massive crowd gathers in central London to witness captured German aircraft being paraded through the streets. Towed by British military trucks, these aircraft—once symbols of terror during aerial raids—are now reduced to war trophies, drawing thousands of onlookers in celebration of the Allied victory.

The display reflects the jubilant mood following the end of the First World War, as well as the beginning of a new era in military and aviation history. Banners with ironic slogans like “Drive carefully – enemy planes aboard” highlight the use of humour and spectacle in the aftermath of such a devastating conflict.

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