Want to explore the path of early dogfights, bombing raids, or recon missions? There are some fantastic online archives that can help you visualize how pilots moved through the skies of Europe during the Great War. Here’s where to look:
- 🛩️ Imperial War Museums: Their WWI archives include detailed diagrams of flight paths, bombing raids, and airfield locations. Search for “WWI aviation maps” to dive in.
- 🌍 National Air and Space Museum: The exhibit “Birth of Military Aviation” includes visuals and info on the key air routes and tactical areas used during the war.
- 🇨🇦 The Canadian Encyclopedia: Offers descriptive coverage of where Canadian and British pilots operated and how their missions were structured.
- 🧭 Royal Aviation Museum: Great for info on Canadian pilot routes and major destinations during the war. While they may not have direct maps, their content helps piece together geographic patterns of aerial combat.
These resources are perfect for building interactive timelines or learning about how the geography of war extended into the sky.