photograph, photograph
Accession Number

NAM.2001-06-134-41

Description

Photograph, 1917-1918. Shows a view of the propeller, engine housing and tail-boom of a Maurice Farman Longhorn as seen aft, from the tail. A Royal Flying Corps mechanic, wearing overalls, faces the camera with one hand on the engine and rests another on his hip. Two canvas hangars are in the background. 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 (1914-1918)