LowNslow Posted 20 September , 2005 Share Posted 20 September , 2005 Hi there, this is a first post on this site which I've newly discovered. That's another afternoon's work out of the window! However I hope I can pick collective brains. A friend of mine is researching the story of 'Bentley Boy', Le Mans racer and speed record breaker Sir Henry R.S. "Tim" Birkin, but has pretty much drawn a blank on his RFC/RAF career. We know he used the rank of Captain and was based in Mesopotamia until 1919. Anyone have any idea which squadron he served with, and on which types? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aconnolly Posted 2 October , 2005 Share Posted 2 October , 2005 Welcome! Can't see any specific ref in the official history, but try via this link: http://theaerodrome.com/ Regards Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowNslow Posted 3 October , 2005 Author Share Posted 3 October , 2005 Welcome! Can't see any specific ref in the official history, but try via this link: http://theaerodrome.com/ Regards Andrew <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Many thanks. I've posted a mesage on there, but no-one seems any the wiser. Anyone else got any thoughts on where we look next? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmeg Posted 29 August , 2019 Share Posted 29 August , 2019 On 04/10/2005 at 06:09, LowNslow said: Many thanks. I've posted a mesage on there, but no-one seems any the wiser. Anyone else got any thoughts on where we look next? Steve Hi - if you are still out there, you might like to check out my posting on Convalescent RFC officers of 1917- which will give you a photo and what I have managed to find out so far. In c sept oct 1917 he can be placed convalescing at Hillington hall Norfolk. there are some notes on his service up until 1917. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nieuport11 Posted 29 August , 2019 Share Posted 29 August , 2019 His military record is here: https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D8192473 He received Royal Aero Club certificate 5871 and there is a photo which can be accessed on Ancestry, or I can send you a copy. A film was made of the Bentley boys which can be viewed online and another film is currently in the planning stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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