mnemonic999
Uncle Charlie circa 1917
My father's eldest brother, joined the RFC, Royal Flying Corps, in Sept 1917 stating he was almost 18 years of age, in fact he was 16 at that time. On the 25th November 1917 his medical states 'fit as pilot', and nine days after his birthday 30th Nov 1917 he was sent to the 85th Squadron to train as a pilot, they thought he was now 18. By February 1918 they found out he was only 17 so it appears they sent him home. I haven't found information to confirm that he gained his wings. It appears he was at the training school from Nov 1917 to January 1918.
Uncle Charlie circa 1917
My father's eldest brother, joined the RFC, Royal Flying Corps, in Sept 1917 stating he was almost 18 years of age, in fact he was 16 at that time. On the 25th November 1917 his medical states 'fit as pilot', and nine days after his birthday 30th Nov 1917 he was sent to the 85th Squadron to train as a pilot, they thought he was now 18. By February 1918 they found out he was only 17 so it appears they sent him home. I haven't found information to confirm that he gained his wings. It appears he was at the training school from Nov 1917 to January 1918.