I was London's First Zeppelin Raider, by Major Erich Linnarz | 31 May 1915 | Episode 84
Published on 31 May 1915
Major Linnarz, who was commander of Zeppelin LZ38, had been four times over England before, on 31 May 1915, he succeeded in reaching London.
This was London's first air raid, and Major Linnarz dropped 119 bombs on Leytonstone, Stoke Newington, Whitechapel, Stepney, and Shoreditch. The casualties were seven killed and 35 injured.
He describes in this historic narrative his sensations throughout the journey and the raid. While he was returning he was attacked by anti-aircraft guns and nine British pilots, but succeeded in making his escape.