Photograph showing a view of the forward fuselage and wings of a Royal Aircraft Factory RE8 reconnaisance aircraft, in which an unidentified pilot sits, possibly Lt W C Carter, leaning forward and wearing a coat, heavy scarf, flying helmet and goggles, 1917-1918 (c).
The aircraft’s engine, telescopic sight and Vickers machine gun can be clearly seen.
From an album containing 96 photographs relating to Lt William Charles Carter who served in the Artists’ Rifles The London Regiment from 1913 and 13 Sqn Royal Flying Corps 1917-1918.