July 11 1917 in Palestine

Intrepid · 11 July 2007, 02:36 PM

To continue the story:

90 years ago today , a German reconnaissance machine accompanied by a single seat fighter dropped a message on the Deir el Balah airfield informing the R.F.C. of the death of Brookes and his burial with military honours , two letters from Vautin - one to his C.O. Major R . Williams and one to his father.

There was also a letter from G. Felmy to R. Williams saying that they had taken Vautin on a tour of Jerusalem. There was also a request for Vautin's kit to be dropped by B.E.2c flying a certain course and identifying herself with a smoke bomb. Vautin was said to be very popular with the personal of FA 300

The following day Capt. Murry-Jones dropped Vautin's kit at Huj airfield.
The Germans waved and he was not fired at going or returning.

Gregvan · 11 July 2007, 08:06 PM

Hey Marlin,

Thanks for taking up the challenge, and sharing this wonderful story with us.

As you know, "Aces and Kings", a wonderful book by L.W. Sutherland, M.C., D,C,M. has additional marvelous stories like this.

Chivalry was not dead yet over the skies of Palestine.

Greg

Richard_Schrader · 12 July 2007, 11:03 AM

My Father Turned 5 Years Old On That Date.