LVG
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This article is about the German aviation company. For other uses, see LVG (disambiguation).
Luftverkehrsgesellschaft m.b.H. (L.V.G. or LVG) was a German aircraft manufacturer based in Berlin-Johannisthal, which began constructing aircraft in 1912, building Farman-type aircraft. The company constructed many reconnaissance and light bomber biplanes during World War I.
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Industry | Aircraft manufacture |
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Founded | 1912 |
Headquarters | , |
Key people | Franz Schneider |
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The raid on London in 1916 was conducted by one LVG C.IV. It dropped its bombs near London Victoria station, but was shot down by French anti-aircraft gunners on its way home.[citation needed]