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French Farman Aircraft Squadron at Thessaloniki, Greece
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French Farman Aircraft Squadron at Thessaloniki, Greece
French Farman Aircraft Squadron at Thessaloniki, Greece (do look at: 10818253, which shows these aircraft being delivered, in crates!) Date: circa 1916
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This evocative photograph captures the French Farman Aircraft Squadron at Thessaloniki, Greece during the First World War, circa 1916. The image shows a group of Farman biplanes, a prominent aircraft type used by the French military during the conflict, lined up at an airfield. The pilots, dressed in their leather helmets and goggles, are seen preparing their planes for takeoff or maintenance. The French presence in Thessaloniki was significant during the Macedonian Front of World War I. The city, located in northern Greece, became a strategic hub for the Allied Powers, particularly France, as they sought to push back against the Central Powers' advance in the Balkans. The Farman Squadron played a crucial role in the Allied air campaign, with its pilots contributing to several notable victories against the Austro-Hungarian and Bulgarian forces. The biplanes in the photograph are seen here in their crated form, having just arrived at the airfield. The crates were likely transported by sea or land, a testament to the logistical challenges faced by the Allied forces in supplying their troops and equipment during the war. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the daily life of the French Farman Aircraft Squadron at Thessaloniki, providing a glimpse into the history of the First World War's aerial warfare and the vital role played by the French airforce in the Balkans.
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