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Commander Samson of the Royal Flying Corps... First World War, c1914, (c1920). Creator: Cribb
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Commander Samson of the Royal Flying Corps... First World War, c1914, (c1920). Creator: Cribb
Commander Samson of the Royal Flying Corps with some of his officers, First World War, c1914, (c1920). Heroes of the Royal Naval Flying Corps, right to left: Flight-Lieutenant Draper, Squadron-Commander Briggs D.S.O. (afterwards captured), Flight Commander Osmond, Commander Samson, D.S.O. Flight-Commander Marix D.S.O. (one of the Dusseldorf raiders), Captain Courtney R.M.L.I. (leader of the first Ostend raid), the late Flight-Lieutenant Beevot (killed with Lord Annesley), and Flight-Lieutenant Young. [Flight-Commander Dalrymple Clark behind]. The machine is the one flown by Commander Sansom. From " The Great World War - A History" Volume II, edited by Frank A Mumby. [The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd, London, c1920]
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Commander Samson and his Officers - Heroes of the Royal Flying Corps in the First World War
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a group portrait of Commander Samson of the Royal Flying Corps alongside some of his esteemed officers during the First World War. Taken around 1914 and published in 1920, this historic image showcases the brave men who played crucial roles in aerial warfare. In this remarkable photograph, we see Flight-Lieutenant Draper, Squadron-Commander Briggs D. S. O. , Flight Commander Osmond, Commander Samson himself (decorated with the Distinguished Service Order), Flight-Commander Marix D. S. O. , Captain Courtney R. M. L. I. , late Flight-Lieutenant Beevot (tragically killed with Lord Annesley), and Flight-Lieutenant Young. Behind them stands Flight-Commander Dalrymple Clark. The aircraft featured is none other than the machine flown by Commander Sansom, symbolizing their shared triumphs and challenges in combat. A loyal canine companion adds an endearing touch to this powerful composition. Captured by Cribb and included in "The Great World War - A History" edited by Frank A Mumby, this photograph serves as a testament to these courageous individuals' dedication to duty. Their contributions helped shape aviation history while defending Britain's interests during one of humanity's darkest periods. As we gaze upon this poignant image from over a century ago, let us remember these valiant men who fearlessly took flight amidst chaos and uncertainty – forever etching their names into our collective memory as true heroes of war.
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