Wings of the Great War

Airport Genesis (1x1)

Air date: Aug 30, 2024

In the first episode, “Airfield Genesis (1916),” we delve into the dynamic geopolitical landscape at the close of 1915, setting the stage for a pivotal chapter in World War I aviation. With a concise report on the Dardanelles and Gallipoli operations, the air force’s crucial role emerges. January 1916 witnesses the strategic installation of an aircraft carrier base on Lemnos Greece, a move aimed at safeguarding vital sea routes. Simultaneously, German air forces gain prominence in the Bulgarian-occupied Xanthi Greece. The threat to Allied sovereignty in the Northeast Aegean becomes palpable.