Gotcha by Stan Stokes. SHN531 shown kicking a swastika

shown kicking a swastika

Leutnant Kurt Wuppermann

both the radio and rear turret disabled

5 inches x 20 inches (70cm x 51cm)

cool determination and courage beyond the call of duty - and all of these were given in plenty

Gotcha by Stan Stokes. SHN531 shown kicking a swastikaSTK0006. Gotcha by Stan Stokes. World War I was the first major conflict in which the airplane became a practical instrument of war. However, because of the slow speeds, small armaments, limited fuel capacities and light weights of these aircraft many pilots survived being shot down many times. These were the glory days for early aviators with pilots from both sides having tremendous status amongst both their peers and their adversaries. In Gotcha,