LVG

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Luftverkehrsgesellschaft (LVG)
IndustryAircraft manufacture
Founded1912
Headquarters,
Key people
Franz Schneider

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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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 ]

Aircraft

Own designs

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Period company advertisement

Other aircraft manufactured at LVG

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