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Gregvan · 22 October 2009, 06:21 PM

Hallo Raineranton,

I'm rather surprised by the deafening silence of the response to your beautiful photo! The markings would seem to indicate this Camel came from No. 43 Squadron, some time after 22 March 1918.

I don't know what 43 Sqdn pilot flew this machine, but it's only one of many such a/c lost over the German lines (apparently). On 29 August 1918, the Sqdn was escorting DH9's bombing Soumain and lost no less than 5 pilots. I'll have to look into this further.

Thanks for sharing the photo!!

Greg

22 October 2009, 06:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gregvan Forum Ace of Aces Contributor Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: St. Charles, Iowa Posts: 3,626	Hallo Raineranton, I'm rather surprised by the deafening silence of the response to your beautiful photo! The markings would seem to indicate this Camel came from No. 43 Squadron, some time after 22 March 1918. I don't know what 43 Sqdn pilot flew this machine, but it's only one of many such a/c lost over the German lines (apparently). On 29 August 1918, the Sqdn was escorting DH9's bombing Soumain and lost no less than 5 pilots. I'll have to look into this further. Thanks for sharing the photo!! Greg __________________ Greg VanWyngarden