Lancashire Fusilier Posted 18 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 18 June , 2016 Crossley 20/25 M^8657 - side view facing left. LF AWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 18 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 18 June , 2016 Crossley 20/25 M^8657 - 3 Quarter view facing left. LF AWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 18 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 18 June , 2016 Crossley 20/25 M^8657 - 3 Quarter view facing right. LF AWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 18 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 18 June , 2016 Crossley 20/25 M^8657 - 3 Quarter view rear. LF AWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 18 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 18 June , 2016 Crossley 20/25 M^8657 - rear view. LF AWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 18 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 18 June , 2016 Crossley 20/25 M^8657 - front view. LF AWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 18 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 18 June , 2016 Crossley 20/25 M^8657 - Radiator top details and Crossley ' Coptic Cross ' marque. LF AWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 18 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 18 June , 2016 Crossley 20/25 M^8657 - Engine Compartment. Engine/gearbox/transmission specifications : capacity - 4531cc cylinders - 4 pair cast. Fixed cylinder head. bore - 4 inches (100mm) stroke - 5 1/2 inches(140mm) compression ratio - 4 to 1 RAC Horse Power - 25.6 carburettor - 40 mm Smiths valves - side lubrication - pressure to 5 main bearings ignition - Magneto max power - 40 bhp at 1500rpm fuel consumption - (typical)13-15 miles per gallon fuel tank capacity - 18 imperial gallons (20/25 staff car) max speed - (approx)55 miles per hour Gears - 4 speed right hand change Clutch - cone Drive Shaft - Torque tube Rear axle - fully floating axles straight cut bevel gears ratio of 4:1 and others. LF AWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 18 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 18 June , 2016 Crossley 20/25 Light Van/Tender. Body/chassis specifications : wheelbase - 10 feet 6 inches length - 13 feet 6 inches track - 4 feet 6 inches width overall - 5 feet 3 inches weight - 18 cwt (chassis) steering - worm and quadrant suspension - front - semi elliptic springs suspension -rear - three quarter elliptic springs brakes - rear wheel only (front brakes optional between 1911-12 on 20hp only. The front and rear brakes were not coupled. The front were operated by pedal, the rear by lever) wheels/tyres - 875 x 105 or 880 x 120 (20hp). Twin rear tyres spoked to a single Rudge hub on many military versions. LF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 19 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 19 June , 2016 One of the more solemn roles for the RFC/RAF's Crossley 20/25 Tenders, was that of the hearse carrying the coffins at the funerals of deceased Airmen, which during WW1 was sadly a regular occurrence. The Airman's coffin was either carried in the back of the Crossley Tender, or was carried on an RFC/RAF Trailer towed by a Crossley Tender. It is also interesting to note, that a Crossley 20/25 Tender was used as the hearse to carry the coffin of Baron Manfred von Richthofen to the cemetery at Bertangles for his funeral on 22nd April 1918. Bertangles, was a small village some 7 miles North of Amiens in the Somme region of Northern France. The first photograph, shows an RAF Crossley 20/25 Tender carrying the coffin at the funeral of a deceased RAF Airman, with a second Crossley 20/25 following in the cortege. LF IWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 19 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 19 June , 2016 An RAF Airman's funeral cortege is led by an RAF Chaplain, with the RAF Airman's flag draped coffin carried on an RAF Crossley 20/25 Tender. LF IWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 20 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 20 June , 2016 This photograph shows the funeral of an RFC Airman, with his flag draped coffin being carried on an RFC Trailer drawn by an RFC Crossley 20/25 Tender. The early, RFC ' Maternity ' uniform jackets are much in evidence. LF This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 20 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 20 June , 2016 Another interesting RFC/RAF Airman's funeral photograph, which again shows the Crossley 20/25 Tender being used to carry the flag draped Airman's coffin. The cortege is led by Pipers and Airman carrying their rifles in the traditional military funeral ' Reverse Arms ' position with the rifle held under the left arm sloping downwards, with the rifle's barrel pointing backwards. The number plate letters on the Crossley ' SR1356 ' are for an early Dundee registration, and it is probable that this photograph was actually taken in Dundee. A mixture of RFC/RAF uniforms are being worn, both the earlier ' Maternity ' style uniform jackets and the later version. LF This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 20 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 20 June , 2016 Here is another close up photograph of the Dundee registered RFC/RAF Crossley 20/25 Tender ' SR1356 ' shown in the previous post, which appears to have been taken at the same Airman's funeral. The Officer ( front left ) has rank bars attached to his cap's band, these RAF rank bars were discontinued in July 1918, so this photograph pre-dates July 1918. LF This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 21 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 21 June , 2016 It is interesting to note that those WW1 German Airmen who were shot down and killed over Allied territory, were often given a military funeral by the Allies, as was the case with German WW1 Flying Ace, Manfred von Richthofen. Von Richthofen was buried with full military honours on 22nd April 1918, at the cemetery in the small village of Bertangles, some 7 miles North of Amiens in the Somme region of Northern France. It is also interesting to note, that for Manfred von Richthofen's funeral a Crossley 20/25 Tender was used to transport his coffin, and in the attached photograph we see his coffin being carried past a Guard of Honour made up of Australian troops, to the waiting Crossley Tender for the cortege's journey to the cemetery. LF IWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 21 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 21 June , 2016 With von Richthofen's flower decked coffin having been placed in the back of the Crossley 20/25 Tender, Manfred von Richthofen's funeral cortege starts it's journey to the small French village of Bertangles, on 22nd April 1918. LF IWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 21 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 21 June , 2016 Manfred von Richthofen's funeral cortege is seen slowly making it's way to the cemetery in the small French village of Bertangles, on 22nd April 1918. The Crossley 20/25 Tender carrying von Richthofen's coffin, is led by an escort of Australian troops carrying their rifles in the traditional military funeral's ' Reverse Arms ' position. LF IWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 22 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 22 June , 2016 I hope nobody will mind if I stray from the Crossley topic for a moment, and post a few photographs which I have to hand which were taken at the Richthofen funeral, as there may be the odd member who has not as yet seen them all, and could find them of interest. The first photograph shows von Richthofen's coffin entering the cemetery in the small French village of Bertangles, on 22nd April 1918, and being carried past a guard of honour made up of Australian troops. LF IWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 22 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 22 June , 2016 AFC Pilots acting as Wreath Bearers. LF IWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 22 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 22 June , 2016 The Chaplain conducting the graveside funeral service. The Australians troops making up the graveside Firing Party, are Australian Flying Corps Airman who are wearing the AFC's AIF Divisional shoulder patch. LF IWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 22 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 22 June , 2016 AFC Airman firing the graveside volley. LF IWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 22 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 22 June , 2016 Lowering von Richthofen's coffin into the grave. LF IWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 22 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 22 June , 2016 Filling in the grave. LF IWM This image is reproduced strictly for non-commercial research and private study purposes as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Filsell Posted 22 June , 2016 Share Posted 22 June , 2016 Mick Mannock would have heartily disapproved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 22 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 22 June , 2016 4 hours ago, David Filsell said: Mick Mannock would have heartily disapproved! Edward Corringham ' Mick ' Mannock, V.C., D.S.O. with 2 Bars, M.C. and Bar, Killed in action 26th July, 1918 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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