B03322
Photograph B03322 First World War, 1914-1918Aerial photograph of bombs bursting on Bireh Nablus Road at 1500 hours. A road is winding through the mountains. (AINN 319). One of the roles of 1 Squadron, as part of 40th Wing, was strategic reco
B03319 Accession Number: B03319
Description
Aerial photograph of bombs bursting on Bireh Nablus Road at 1500 hours. (AINN 316). One of the roles of 1 Squadron, as part of 40th Wing, was strategic reconnaissance, out of which photographic reconnaissance developed. Deficient and inaccurate maps led to 1 Squadron flying a number of missions taking a series of overlapping images which were used to remap various localities. Five aircraft were detailed for this work, flying in line at 1000 yards apart, and escorted by three Bristol Fighter aircraft. The volume of work produced by 1 Squadron can be gauged by its output between 1 March 1918 and 30 June 1918. 78 photographic reconnaissance missions were flown producing 1894 exposed plates and 19423 prints.
Details
Accession Number
B03319
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original quarter plate negative
Date Made
9 March 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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