Kitchener's Bugle Posted 14 April , 2020 Share Posted 14 April , 2020 I recently visited this museum for the second time which is housed at Yeovilton in Somerset. The Fleet Air Arm Museum is devoted to the history of British naval aviation. It has an extensive collection of military and civilian aircraft, aero engines, models of aircraft and Royal Navy ships (especially aircraft carriers), and paintings and drawings related to naval aviation. It is located on RNAS Yeovilton airfield, and the museum has viewing areas where visitors can watch military aircraft (especially helicopters) take off and land. It is located 7 miles (11 km) north of Yeovil, The early days of the RNAS are well covered with some interesting exhibits. Here are some Great War related items that I would like to share to give you a taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchener's Bugle Posted 14 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2020 The Sopwith Baby was a British single-seat tractor seaplane used by the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) from 1915. The Baby was used as a shipborne reconnaissance and bomber aircraft operating from seaplane carriers and cruisers, as well as naval trawlers and minelayers. Many Babies were attached to RNAS coastal air stations located in England and Scotland and RNAS stations in Egypt, Greece and Italy. A major role of the Baby was to intercept German Zeppelin raids as far from Britain as possible, along with tracking German naval movements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchener's Bugle Posted 14 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2020 Lt W G Wescott AFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchener's Bugle Posted 14 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2020 Air Commodore E L Gerrard DSO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchener's Bugle Posted 14 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2020 Clerget Engine - As fitted to the Sopwith Camel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchener's Bugle Posted 14 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2020 Charles Rumney Samson DSO & Bar AFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchener's Bugle Posted 14 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2020 Henry Allingham Bust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchener's Bugle Posted 14 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2020 Gerald W R Fane DSC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchener's Bugle Posted 14 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2020 Large scale model of HMS Furious The modified Courageous-class battlecruiser built for the Royal Navy (RN) during the First World War. Designed to support the Baltic Project championed by the First Sea Lord of the Admiralty, Lord Fisher, the ship was very lightly armoured and designed to be armed with only two heavy guns (18-inch), one forward and one aft, plus a number of lesser guns. Furious was modified and became an aircraft carrier while under construction. Her forward turret was removed and a flight deck was added in its place, such that aircraft had to manoeuvre around the superstructure to land. Later in the war, the ship had her rear turret removed and a second flight deck installed aft of the superstructure, but this was less than satisfactory due to air turbulence. Furious was briefly laid up after the war before she was reconstructed with a full-length flight deck in the early 1920s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchener's Bugle Posted 14 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2020 Sydney Pinchen DSM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchener's Bugle Posted 14 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2020 Edwin Harris Dunning DSC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCudden Posted 14 April , 2020 Share Posted 14 April , 2020 Is the description of Sydney Pinchen (#10) correct? It’s says his plane was attacked by two German Nieuports. I know both sides flew captured enemy aircraft and I’ve even heard of some of them being used in action but I think this comment must be some sort of error. Alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchener's Bugle Posted 14 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2020 The Lanchester armoured car was a British armoured car built on the chassis of the Lanchester "Sporting Forty", it saw wide service with the Royal Naval Air Service and British Army during the First World War. The Lanchester was the second most numerous World War I armoured car in British service after the Rolls-Royce armoured car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchener's Bugle Posted 14 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2020 Reginald Warnford VC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchener's Bugle Posted 14 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2020 Richard Bell Davies VC DSO AFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kitchener's Bugle Posted 14 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2020 From the Photographic Gallery Air Vice Marshal Eric Bourne Coulter Betts, CBE, DSC, DFC (24 January 1897 – 30 October 1971) Distinguished Service Cross – 21 April 1917. Sub-Lieutenant (now Lieutenant) Eric Bourne Coulter Betts, RNVR. "In recognition of his services on the 1 February 1917, when he carried out a long reconnaissance and returned with extremely important information, shooting down an enemy scout machine which attacked him on his way back." Croix de Guerre (France) – 20 July 1917. Observer-Lieutenant E. B. C. Betts, RNAS. "Conferred by the President of the French Republic for distinguished services rendered during the war". Distinguished Flying Cross – 21 September 1918. Captain Eric Bourne Coulter Betts, DSC. (Sea Patrol). "An observer officer of great skill who has carried out over 20 long-distance photographic reconnaissances during the past four months, and in conjunction with his pilot, has brought home about 1,000 photographs of enemy positions of inestimable value, in addition to destroying eight enemy machines." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchener's Bugle Posted 14 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2020 Air Chief Marshal Lloyd Samuel Breadner, CB, DSC (July 14, 1894 – March 14, 1952 He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross on May 23, 1917. The citation read: For conspicuous gallantry and skill in leading his patrol against hostile formations. He has himself brought down three hostile machines and forced several others to land. On the 6th April, 1917, he drove down a hostile machine which was wrecked while attempting to land in a ploughed field. On the morning of the 11th April, 1917, he destroyed a hostile machine which fell in flames, brought down another in a spinning nose dive with one wing folded up, and forced a third to land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchener's Bugle Posted 14 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2020 (edited) Wing Commander Robert John Orton Compston DSC & 2 Bars DFC (9 January 1898 – 28 January 1962) was an English fighter pilot credited with 25 victories during World War I. He was one of only seven airman to be awarded the DSC three times. 12 May 1917 Flight Lieutenant Robert John Orton Compston, R.N.A.S. was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC): "For conspicuous skill and gallantry during the past nine months, in particular when attached to the Royal Flying Corps, when he had numerous engagements with enemy aircraft, and certainly destroyed one." 11 August 1917 Flight Commander Robert John Orton Compston, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. was awarded a bar to his Distinguished Service aeroplanes: "On the 12th June, 1917, with three other machines, he attacked six hostile scouts. He got close to one, and shot it down out of control. "On the 16th June, 1917, he attacked and brought down a two-seater Aviatik. "On the 3rd July, 1917, he attacked two Aviatiks, which he drove down and forced to land." On 16 March 1918 Flight Commander Robert John Orton Compston, D.S.C., R.N.A.S. was awarded a second bar to his Distinguished Service Cross (DSC): "For ability and determination when leading offensive patrols, in which he displays entire disregard of personal danger. "On the 1st January, 1918, he observed a new type twin-tailed two-seater enemy machine, which he attacked, firing a good many rounds at point blank range. The enemy machine dived, but was again attacked and went down vertically with his engine full on. The wings came off, and the machine was observed to crash. Later in the day Flt. Cdr. Compston observed two formations of ten and five Albatross scouts respectively. He attacked one of the enemy machines and sent it down in a flat spin and falling over sideways completely out of control. "On numerous other occasions Flt. Cdr. Compston has destroyed or driven down enemy machines completely out of control, and has frequently had more than one successful engagement in the same day." 3 June 1918 Captain Robert John Orton, DSC was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross on the occasion of the King's Birthday for Distinguished Service. Edited 14 April , 2020 by Kitchener's Bugle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchener's Bugle Posted 14 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2020 Roderic Stanley (Stan) Dallas, DSO, DSC & Bar (30 July 1891 – 1 June 1918) was an Australian fighter ace of World War I. His score of aerial victories is generally regarded as the second-highest by an Australian, after Robert Little, but there is considerable dispute over Dallas's exact total. While his official score is commonly given as 39, claim-by-claim analyses list as few as 32, and other research credits him with over 50, compared to Little's official tally of 47. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchener's Bugle Posted 14 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2020 Euan Dickson DSC and bar, DFC (31 March 1892 – 10 March 1980) On 18 December 1917 Dickson was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) for his part in a bombing mission. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in a bombing raid on Thourout Railway Station and Varsennaere Aerodrome on 25 October 1917. These officers volunteered for the expedition in spite of extremely unfavourable weather conditions. They have all previously taken part in many bombing raids. Promoted to Temporary Flight Lieutenant in December 1917, a bar to the DSC was won in March 1918 for coming to the aid of another aircraft which was under attack. For conspicuous gallantry in attacking enemy aircraft and in carrying out bombing raids. On 16 March 1918, he went to the assistance of a machine of his formation which was being attacked at close quarters by twelve enemy scouts. Despite the fact that all the guns on his machine, were useless owing to lack of ammunition, he turned and charged the hostile formation, splitting it up and diverting their attention from the other machine, thus undoubtedly saving it. On other occasions he has brought down enemy machines and taken part in many daylight bombing raids, at all times showing utter fearlessness and great determination. In April 1918, the Royal Flying Corps and the RNAS were merged to form the Royal Air Force and 5 Squadron RNAS became 205 Squadron RAF. Dickson continued to fly with the squadron until August 1918, earning a Distinguished Flying Cross for his leadership, Since 17 April 1918, this officer has led eighty-four successful bombing raids. His leadership has been conspicuous for remarkable bravery, skill, and determination. On one raid directed, against a town in occupation by the enemy he obtained seven direct hits on the railway station and four on a dump outside. Thrice on a prior date he led his flight to attack enemy billets and horse lines, descending to low altitudes and engaging enemy troops on the ground. The Croix de Guerre was also awarded to Dickson by the French Army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchener's Bugle Posted 14 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2020 Stearne Tighe Edwards DSC & Bar (13 February 1893 – 22 November 1918) was a Canadian First World War flying ace, officially credited with 17 victories. He was seriously injured in a crash the day after Armistice Day, and died from his injuries 10 days later. Distinguished Service Cross The DSC was awarded for a series of actions. Bringing down a two-seater Aviatik on 3 September 1917 Driving "a two-seater enemy machine down out of control" on 21 September 1917 An Albatross scout which crashed into the sea on 23 September 1917. And bringing down another on the same day. Distinguished Service Cross - Bar "Lieut. (tempy. Capt.) Stearne Tighe Edwards, D.S.C., R.A.F. For conspicuous bravery and most brilliant leadership of fighting patrols against enemy aircraft. On 2 May 1918, whilst leading a patrol of four scouts, he encountered a hostile formation of eight enemy scouts and drove down one enemy machine completely out of control. Soon afterwards, he engaged another formation of six enemy scouts, driving down one to its destruction whilst his patrol accounted for another. He only broke off the fight owing to lack of ammunition. He has destroyed or driven down out of control many enemy machines since he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, and has at all times shown the greatest gallantry and a fine offensive spirit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchener's Bugle Posted 14 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2020 Air Vice Marshal Stanley James (Jimmy) Goble, CBE, DSO, DSC (21 August 1891 – 24 July 1948) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). He served three terms as Chief of the Air Staff, alternating with Wing Commander (later Air Marshal Sir) Richard Williams. Goble came to national attention in 1924 when he and fellow RAAF pilot Ivor McIntyre became the first men to circumnavigate Australia by air, journeying 8,450 miles (13,600 km) in a single-engined floatplane. On 17 February 1917, Goble was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) for his "conspicuous bravery and skill" in three separate actions while operating with No. 8 Squadron: on 7 November 1916 when he forced a hostile fighter down in a field, where it crashed attempting to land; on 27 November when he engaged four enemy aircraft, destroying one; and on 4 December when, in repeated combats while escorting Allied bombers, he helped drive off attacking fighters and shot down one of them. The same month that he was awarded the DSO, Goble was posted to No. 5 Squadron RNAS at Petite-Synthe near the Franco-Belgian border, flying Airco DH.4 two-seat light bombers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchener's Bugle Posted 14 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2020 Edward Rochfort Grange was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories. His postwar career included success as a businessman, and a return to aviation as a civilian inspector and auditor for the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) Flight Lieut. Edward Rochfort Grange, R.N.A.S. For conspicuous gallantry and skill on several occasions in successfully attacking and bringing down hostile machines, particularly on 4 January 1917, when during one flight he had three separate engagements with hostile machines, all of which were driven down out of control. On 5 January 1917, lie attacked three hostile machines, one of which was driven down in a nose-dive. On 7 January 1917, after having driven down one hostile machine, he observed two other enemy aircraft attacking one of our scouts. He was on the way to its assistance when he was attacked by a third hostile scout. He was hit in the shoulder by a bullet from this machine, but landed his aeroplane safely in an aerodrome on our side of the lines. Supplement to the London Gazette, 16 February 1917 (29947/1648) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchener's Bugle Posted 14 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2020 Wing Commander Edward Duncan Crundall DFC, AFC Crundall joined the Royal Naval Air Service in 1914. He was appointed a temporary flight sub-lieutenant on 20 July 1916. On 5 September 1916 he was granted the Royal Aero Club Aviator's Certificate No. 3543 at Royal Naval Air Station Eastbourne, and was posted to No. 8 Naval Squadron as a pilot. He would score his first aerial victories during Bloody April 1917 while flying a Sopwith Triplane. On 10 May 1917, he was wounded and shot down by Alois Heldmann. Crundall was promoted to flight lieutenant on 31 December 1917, and on 10 May 1918 he was appointed acting-captain. He then switched squadrons and mounts for his last four wins in July and August 1918, flying a Sopwith Camel for 210 Squadron RAF. He was confirmed in his rank in December 1918. Crundall relinquished his commission on 28 August 1919, and on 10 October "in recognition of distinguished services rendered during the war", was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. n 1939 Crundall returned to active service, while remaining a Reserve Officer. He was promoted to flight lieutenant on 3 September 1940, to temporary squadron leader on 1 March 1942, and to war substantive squadron leader on 15 August 1942. He commanded No. 116 (Calibration) Squadron until 1945, and on 1 January 1945 was awarded the Air Force Cross for his efforts, by which time he was an acting-wing commander. By the end of his flying career, he had accumulated over 8,500 flying hours in his pilot's log. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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