An R.E.8 aircraft, serial number A3662, 'J', presented to the Australian Flying Corps by Mr H ...

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Accession Number E01359
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Maker Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Place made France: Nord Pas de Calais, Nord, Bailleul
Date made 30 November 1917
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

An R.E.8 aircraft, serial number A3662, 'J', presented to the Australian Flying Corps by Mr H Teesdale Smith of Adelaide, SA. It is seen here in the grounds of the airfield of the 3rd Squadron, AFC, at Bailleul. (Note the code letters 'B4' painted out on the upper wing panels and the white circular squadron insignia).