Simon Birch Posted 30 October , 2011 Share Posted 30 October , 2011 Good Evening, I would be interested to hear any comments on the pictures below. They relate to Captain Eric Guy Brookes, 65 Squadron RFC / RAF. Would anyone know where they may have been taken and / or comments on the aircraft? Thanks for your help, Simon And... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nepper Posted 30 October , 2011 Share Posted 30 October , 2011 the aircraft in the first two photos looks to me like a Hanriot HD-1, a French aircraft of 1916-17. It wasn't used by the RFC or the French air force but was used in combat by the Belgian and Italian air forces. It was often confused with the Sopwith Pup and I freely admit that is a mistake I too may be making. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted 31 October , 2011 Share Posted 31 October , 2011 The Belgian aeroplane is definitely a Hanriot HD-1 of 1ere [later renumbered 9éme] Escadrille Belge. The first British type is a Sopwith Camel, as used by No 65 Sqn RFC/RAF, and the second is an Avro 504 trainer. Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCudden Posted 31 October , 2011 Share Posted 31 October , 2011 Hi In the book 'Sopwith Camel, King of Combat' by Chas Bowyer, there is a photograph (page 33) of a Camel with a fuselage marking of a thistle identical to the Hanriot in your picture. The caption states that it is the unit marking of a Belgium Escardille 9 (Camel). Alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Birch Posted 31 October , 2011 Author Share Posted 31 October , 2011 Gentlemen, Thank you for your help and input. What was the Hanriot actually used for - was it a front line fighter or more a trainer. And at first glance it does look like a Camel - did one have an impact on the design of the other? The picture with the holes punched into it - does anyone have any idea what is in the backgound / and or where it my have been taken? Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepper Posted 31 October , 2011 Share Posted 31 October , 2011 Willy Coppens the top scoring Belgian ace of the war scored all his victories (34 balloons and 3 aircraft) flying the Hanriot. before a serious injury ended his flying career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 5 August , 2019 Share Posted 5 August , 2019 Hi there I've been trying to find out more information on E G Brookes, he is my great uncle and I stumbled across these photos, where did they come from? And would you have any further information on his war record? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyH Posted 5 August , 2019 Share Posted 5 August , 2019 I will send a message to Simon Birch, he is still a regular visitor to this forum. Hopefully he will respond. BillyH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Birch Posted 5 August , 2019 Author Share Posted 5 August , 2019 4 hours ago, Hawkpwn said: Hi there I've been trying to find out more information on E G Brookes, he is my great uncle and I stumbled across these photos, where did they come from? And would you have any further information on his war record? Hello Hawkpwn. I got them from a chap called Philip Hannan - a Canadian, who from memory was the nephew of Eric. I do have an old e-mail address for him if you want to try and contact him - if so PM me. I am not related myself - EGB happened to go to my old school. I do have some contact reports and photo's of his grave. I also have his AIR76 - again if you PM me with an e-mail address I will happily forward everything I have. If you get stuck leave a comment here and we will find another way. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 17 July , 2020 Share Posted 17 July , 2020 The photos are fantastic. I would be really interested in any info you have on E.G. Brookes as well. He is my great-grand uncle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josquin Posted 17 July , 2020 Share Posted 17 July , 2020 2 hours ago, Anthony Brookes said: The photos are fantastic. I would be really interested in any info you have on E.G. Brookes as well. He is my great-grand uncle. Simon Birch has two posts on this Forum that give detailed overview of the life and service of Captain Eric Guy Brookes, as follows: --"Remembering Today Captain Eric Guy Brookes (posted 8 August 2010) --"Service Record Interpretation Captain Eric Guy Brookes (10 June 2009) You should be able to access Simon's posts by entering "Eric Guy Brookes" in the Search function. Josquin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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