dfuller52 Posted 8 November , 2013 Share Posted 8 November , 2013 Can anyone tell me more about this 70 Sqn location in 1917? I imagine it was not much more than a grass field, but a web search turns up absolutely nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fetubi Posted 8 November , 2013 Share Posted 8 November , 2013 Hi, If you look up Estrée Blanche you should find it. Come back if there's still problem. Cheers, Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Austin Posted 8 November , 2013 Share Posted 8 November , 2013 I have a plan of Liettres dated 1.6.17 which shows 13 hangars, probably Bessoneau; I also have a photograph from about the same date. The aerodrome is on the Northern edge of Estrees-Blanche village. Liettres and Estrees-Blanche aerodromes are often referred to separately but it seems likely that they shared the same landing area. A letter of 24 January 1917 from RFC HQ to 1st Army says that there is to be "a new aerodrome at Liettres to accommodate 3 squadrons". A report of 24 November 1918 lists 10 Bessoneau hangars, 50 Nissen huts and about 50 other huts. If you want copies of the plans and photos, e-mail me an address to raustin@tesco.net Roger Austin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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