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Which was the first airship in World War I to be destroyed in mid-air by an airplane?

Question #152472. Asked by pehinhota.
Last updated Jun 14 2026.
Originally posted Jun 14 2026 6:49 AM.

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The Schütte-Lanz SL 11 was shot down over England by Lt. William Leefe Robinson on 3 September 1916.
link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schütte-Lanz_SL_11

He used special ammo to ignite the hydrogen gas. Read about them here.
link https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tees-37164689

Jun 14 2026, 7:24 AM
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