BE2 c - en route to St Omer
by Pat Speirs
Title
BE2 c - en route to St Omer
Artist
Pat Speirs
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Art Print
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RAF 12 Sqdn en route to St Omer – 1915
Formed in 1915 from a nucleus of personnel of 1 Sqdn - 12 has operated virtually continuously since then serving in WW1, WW2, Gulf war and Iraq. Currently under training to serve with the Qatari forces flying Typhoons.
The image shows a detachment of 12 Sqdn Be2C aircraft heading for Cap Gris Nez on the way to Flanders for WW1 ops. The Channel crossing was still quite an event some 5 yrs after the first crossing and carried out by pilots with only a few hours flying time.
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October 23rd, 2018
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