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Central Flying School, Upavon, January 1913. From left: ?

Central Flying School, Upavon, January 1913. From left: ?


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Central Flying School, Upavon, January 1913. From left: ?

Central Flying School, Upavon, January 1913. From left: (standing) Capt E.G.R. Lithgow, Asst Paymaster J.H. Lidderdale RN, Major H.M. Trenchard DSO, Capt G.M. Paine MVO RN, Lt and Qr Mr F.H. Firby VC and Eng Lt C. Randall. (Seated) Capt J.D.B. Fulton, Lt A.M. Longmore RN, Capt J.M. Salmond and Major E.L. Gerrard. Date: 1913

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Capt Lithgow Major Paymaster Upavon Aeronautics January Lidderdale


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This evocative photograph captures a group of distinguished aviators and military officers gathered at the Central Flying School in Upavon, Wiltshire, England, in January 1913. Among them, standing from left to right, are Captain E.G.R. Lithgow, Assistant Paymaster J.H. Lidderdale RN, Major H.M. Trenchard DSO, Captain G.M. Paine MVO RN, Lieutenant and Quartermaster F.H. Firby VC, and Engineer Lieutenant C. Randall. Seated are Captain J.D.B. Fulton, Lieutenant A.M. Longmore RN, and Major E.L. Gerrard. The Central Flying School was established in 1912 to train military pilots for the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service. The men in this photograph represent a diverse range of roles within the burgeoning field of military aviation. Trenchard, for instance, would go on to become the first Chief of the Air Staff in the British military, while Firby was the first Victoria Cross recipient for valor in the air. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of military aviation, with the men standing proudly before their transport planes and biplanes. The aircraft, with their exposed engines and wooden frames, reflect the rudimentary technology of the time. Despite the primitive conditions, these pioneering aviators were at the forefront of a revolutionary new mode of transportation and warfare. This photograph is a testament to the courage and determination of the men who shaped the history of military aviation, and serves as a reminder of the incredible advancements that have been made in the field over the past century.

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