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Identifier2019-01-30_image_079SourceThe Lionel Cherry Gilmour World War I Collection (2019-01-30), Box 1, Folder 5DescriptionPhotographic postcard of Royal Air Force servicemen in flight gear at Wantage Hall, Reading, England, circa 1917. Lionel Cherry Gilmour is in the back row.

Inscription on verso: "In training - England - 1917. Wantage Hall. Reading, England. First day of issue of flying equipment. As yet had only seen a plane and that was in the sky. L. C. Gilmour middle man in back row.”Creation Datecirca 1917SubjectWorld War, 1914-1918SoldiersGreat Britain. Royal Air ForceAir pilots, MilitaryGilmour, Lionel Cherry, 1891-1973PlaceReading (England)EnglandOriginal Formatphotographic postcardsBibliographic CitationThe Lionel Cherry Gilmour World War I Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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