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Cuxhaven Collection

Background imageCuxhaven Collection: WW1 - A German propaganda view (unlike this image, the crews of all seven aircraft

WW1 - A German propaganda view (unlike this image, the crews of all seven aircraft survived the raid!) of the aerial and naval combat at Cuxhaven, a German North Sea Port. During the First World War

Background imageCuxhaven Collection: WW1 - The Cuxhaven Action - aerial and naval combat

WW1 - The Cuxhaven Action - aerial and naval combat
WW1 - Aerial and naval combat at Cuxhaven, a German North Sea Port. During the First World War. Nordholz Airbase with its airship hangars, near Nordholz to the south of Cuxhaven

Background imageCuxhaven Collection: WW1 - British seaplanes in action, Cuxhaven, Germany, 1915

WW1 - British seaplanes in action, Cuxhaven, Germany, 1915
WW1 - Seven British seaplanes flying towards their first real oversea air raid. The British naval pilots on a mission to bomb various enemy naval works in Cuxhaven, Germany, 1915. Date: 1915

Background imageCuxhaven Collection: WW1 - British seaplane in action, Cuxhaven, Germany, 1915

WW1 - British seaplane in action, Cuxhaven, Germany, 1915
WW1 - A British seaplane or hydroplane in flight in Cuxhaven, Germany, and attacking the enemy on the sea from the air. Date: 1915

Background imageCuxhaven Collection: Kulture - Mine-Testing at Cuxhaven, WW1 Heath Robinson

Kulture - Mine-Testing at Cuxhaven, WW1 Heath Robinson
A cartoon by Heath Robinson, in which mines are tested for power by pushing someone onto them. For the test subjects sake, we can only hope that ones a dud. Date: 1914

Background imageCuxhaven Collection: The third Operation Backfire V-2 shortly after launch

The third Operation Backfire V-2 shortly after launch from Cuxhaven on its way to a landing in the North Sea. 15 October 1945. Date: 1945

Background imageCuxhaven Collection: At Cuxhaven BAOR scientists prepare a V-2 for launch

At Cuxhaven BAOR scientists prepare a V-2 for launch
At Cuxhaven, BAOR scientists prepare a V-2 for launch. With the rocket in the vertical firing position, servicing personnel loosen the retaining straps of the cradle. 15 October 1945. Date: 1945

Background imageCuxhaven Collection: Aerial view of Cuxhaven, Germany, WW1

Aerial view of Cuxhaven, Germany, WW1
Aerial view of Cuxhaven, a German naval base, during the First World War. Photo taken from one of the British aircraft taking part in the raid. Date: 25 December 1914

Background imageCuxhaven Collection: Flight-Commander Francis E. T. Hewlett: Saved after his plane went down after the attack on Cuxhaven

Flight-Commander Francis E. T. Hewlett: Saved after his plane went down after the attack on Cuxhaven


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