NAM.2001-09-276-1

Fragment of radiator pipe from a Zeppelin, 1916 (c). Mounted on card with inscription. Attached to card by two striped blue, white and red ribbons either end. Associated with World War One, Home Front and Air Operations (1914-1918). 2/Lt (later Capt VC) William Leefe Robinson shot down SL11 (Shutte-Lanz - technically an airship rather than a Zeppelin) commanded by Wilhelm Schram, over Cuffley near Potters Bar on the night of 3 Sep 1916. Zeppelin L31 was shot down over Potters Bar on the night of 1 Oct 1916 by 2/Lt W J Tempest, the renowned Zeppelin commander Lt Heinrich Mathy was killed.

World War One, Air Operations (1914-1918), World War One, Home Front (1914-1918)