Loose photographs, circa 1914-1920s
File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Contents
Twenty-eight (28) photographs of Royal Air Force (R.A.F.) activities, airplanes, and mechanic stations, circa World War I:
- Tail of a German Gotha G Vb bomber airplane (tail number 723.17) after being taken down by the French. The tail is covered in German camouflage and has a dragon painted on the side near the insignia. Inscription: Tailplane of Gotha brought down by the French.
- Drawings labeling specific distinct parts of the Pfalz C. 1 airplane. Labels in both German and English.
- Warning "Keep clear of the propellers" on an unidentified airplane, circa 1918.
- Lewis Gun Mark II, machine gun mounted in the tail of an unidentified airplane, circa 1918.
- German Halberstadt CL. IV on the ground. Tail not visible, German insignia on wings, circa 1918.
- Test synchronizer for Vickers aviation machine gun, circa 1914-1918.
- An unidentified R.A.F. pilot in uniform sits on rocks.
- A R.A.F. soldier in uniform standing in front of a de Havilland (Airco) D.H.4 airplane just outside of a hangar. A pilot stands off to the left.
- A room where Eric G. Peter stayed in at some point in France, circa 1918. Inscription: The corner of my room while at [illegible].
- An unidentified R.A.F. pilot standing in front of a tent with trees in the background, circa 1918.
- A R.A.F. pilot in full flight gear with helmet and goggles stands in front of a large brick building and what looks to be possible hangars, circa 1918.
- Sopwith Dolphin (5.F.1) on the ground with British insignia and pilot in the cockpit, circa 1918.
- An unidentified R.A.F. pilot is in the cockpit of a Sopwith Camel family airplane with British insignia on the side, circa 1918.
- A R.A.F. pilot in the cock pit of an Avro 504 airplane with British insignia on the ground near hangars, circa 1918. A crew member holds the propeller.
- A soldier poses with a Sopwith Camel family airplane with British insignia on the side, circa 1918. Another soldier is by the propeller. Two images on reverse: Left image is a Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 in the air, crossed out with blue ink. Right image is Avro 504 airplane with a Lieutenant standing in front of it, circa 1918.
- Air-to-air shot of Curtiss JN-4D Jenny doing an aerobatic maneuver, circa 1918. The airplane has a shamrock insignia on the side.
- Eric G. Peter in full flight gear with helmet and goggles, standing in front of a Sopwith Camel family airplane, circa 1918.
- R.A.F. soldier in uniform on a horse in front of a Bristol Fighter F.2B (Brisfit).
- Sopwith Dolphin (5.F.1) with British insignia on the ground in a field near hangars, circa 1918.
- Sopwith Pup airplane with British insignia, on the ground near hangars, circa 1918.
- R.A.F. pilot in flight jacket standing in front of a de Havilland (Airco) D.H.4 airplane just outside of a hangar, circa 1918. Inscription: D.H. IV bombing machine 240 B.H.P engine.
- Bristol Fighter F.2B (Brisfit) [tail number E9575] in an open field with buildings off in the distance, circa 1918. Two (2) copies.
- A group of soldiers working on an unidentified airplane on the ground, circa 1918. Pilot is in the cock pit.
- De Havilland (Airco) D. H. 9 bomber being worked on by soldiers, circa 1918. Inscription: D. H. 9A 400 h.p. liberty getting ready for test.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1914-1920s
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Box Two, Folders 5 and 6 contain materials in German. All other materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research and is accessible in the Dahlberg Research Center by appointment. For more information contact us.
Full Extent
From the Series: 0 Cubic Feet
Repository Details
Part of the The Museum of Flight Archives Repository
Contact:
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9404 East Marginal Way South
Seattle Washington 98108-4097
206-764-5874
curator@museumofflight.org