We had the pleasure of attending the "Service to commemorate the Marching of the Stone men to the fighting of the great war" on the 3rd of August. This was an excellent service split into two sections, firstly a reading of all the Stone men who died during the great war - followed by the last post played on a bugle which was on the western front during the great the war. The second was an unveiling of Stone's centenary plaque to honour those men who went to war. Great event attended by local historians, British legion members, local councilors and families of those who died.
Showing posts with label Great War. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Great War. Show all posts
Monday, 11 August 2014
Tuesday, 8 April 2014
The 20 Minuters Photo Opportunity
There's always time for a photo opportunity in war, here prepping a fighter for takeoff.
Sunday, 6 April 2014
Sunday, 2 March 2014
Air Mechanics
Another great shot of Harry and friends with a couple of engines from the 25th Hawking Sqn
Saturday, 1 March 2014
Harry fixes the Handley Page
Here's a first of several photos I have of Harry from the 25th Royal Flying Corps. Here preparing a Handley Page for flight, not an easy task considering the aircrafts size even compared to some of the latter world war two bombers!
Tuesday, 25 February 2014
Harry - 25th Sqn Air Mechanic's of the Royal Flying Corp
Harry is from the 25th Sqn "Hawkings" Air Mechanics of the Royal Flying Corps, who turns out to be another relative of mine. Harry worked for the 25th Sqn repairing war battered aircraft including Snipes, DH.4's and the impressive Handley Page. Thanks to a family member we have around 20 photos of him from the Great War.
Thursday, 13 February 2014
98th squadron of the Royal Flying Corps
98th Squadron were one of fearless bomber squadrons of the Royal Flying Corps, originally formed from a training squadron they delivered bombing raids on German lines and supplies. My Great Grandfather Lt W Goffe was one of their pilots with his rear gunner/observer Sgt May.
Undated and untitled photo of the 98th squadron of the Royal Flying Corps, I presume taken during the early part of formation. Thanks to RAF Jever http://www.rafjever.org/
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