photograph, photograph
Accession Number

NAM.2001-06-134-35

Description

Photograph, 1917-1918. Shows an unidentified, uniformed Royal Flying Corps officer, undertaking machine gun practice within a room. The officer sits on the seat of an aircraft mounting for a water-cooled Lewis Gun, holding the machine gun grips. The closed door of the room features behind. Possibly located at a training airfield. From an album of 43 photographs, 1917-1918. Relating to Lt William Charles Carter who served in 28th Bn London Regiment (Artists Rifles), and 13 Squadron Royal Flying Corps during World War One.

Campaigns

World War One, Air Operations (1914-1918)