!['Mesopotamia Royal Flying Corps' [‎32r] (63/160)](https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000465.0x0002f3/IOR_L_MIL_5_793_0063.jp2/full/!1200,1200/0/default.jpg "'Mesopotamia Royal Flying Corps' [‎32r] (63/160)")
'Mesopotamia Royal Flying Corps' [32r] (63/160)
The record is made up of 1 file (78 folios). It was created in 2 Aug 1917-17 Jan 1921. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
Transcription
This transcription is created automatically. It may contain errors.
Prirrit
SECRET.
Despr.t^iiod 1355 22/7/19.
Received C74C 25/7/19.
2
t
Fr r - : - G.C.C.Mescp' twnio..
T-’ Wr.r Office.
X. 7250 July 22nd.
7rur 79623 M. 0 . 2 . July nth. if the draft of 20 o men
is ' n o-dditifit tc that pramised in y-ur 77018 M.0.2. April 12th
for relief cf demcbilizable personnel it will te of material
assistance tc me. Ho .6 .squadron is reported tc be about ICO
under establishment and squadron and park hero are about 150
under establishments. fence full proportion cf machines
cannot be maintained fit for flying without complete personnel
nor can construction keep pace with wear and tear and damage
especially in view of climatic conditions. Prom the two squadrofifC
which will be avlilable cn arrival of He . 6 , one flight has tc ^'
so maintained in north west Versia and one at Bushire . is machines
in my return cf June 19th included 6 in north west Persia, two at
Buhhire three single seater scouts, unsuitable for present form
cf operations, and eight effective machines- in ZJesopctamia.
-in-ient machines cf He .30 squadron have been absorbed in 63rd
squadron, these of Ho.72 wo. e single seater scouts without
exception. At present (1 group undec) excluding old B-.E's and
machines o.f Ho. 6 squadron, none cf which are as yet erected,
are 40 2 seaters, cf which IS ere serviceable or can(?) be made
sc, 6 crashes which can ultimate!” be rebuilt, 7 new' machines,
m their case. Remainder 8 are unrepairable and tc be written off.
C.2.Copies to:- C.I.G.S D. .0
D.C.I.C-.S D.D.K .0
l> oD .ki .D S .R .1 „
A.G.l.
D .0
M. 0 e 2 . 2 /.. 3 . 4 .
M .0 .X.
About this item
- Content
The file contains memoranda, correspondence and papers, regarding provision of Royal Flying Corps (later Royal Air Force) aircraft and personnel for military operations in Mesopotamia [Iraq].
Notably covers: repeated requests in 1917 from General Officer Commanding, Mesopotamia, for aircraft and personnel (pilots, observers and other ranks) to constitute an additional, third, squadron; discussion of makes and models of aircraft and engines; discussion of optimum aircraft type and parts for the climate, intended uses and enemy capability; reporting problems with machines and defective parts received; general expansion of the Royal Flying Corps establishment in Mesopotamia; and increase in number of flights to deal with local disturbances in 1919.
File also includes printed weekly returns for the weeks ending 14 March 1918, 28 March 1918 and 11 April 1918, issued by General Officer Commanding, Middle East Brigade, Royal Flying Corps, Egypt, for the Air Ministry, listing squadron personnel (pilots and observers) available and unavailable and machines serviceable, unserviceable and un-erected.
The papers indicate that aircraft were distributed to the Mesopotamia field of operations from Middle East Brigade, Royal Flying Corps base in Cairo, Egypt. Personnel came via various routes, such as direct from England or from the aviation base in Baghdad.
Aircraft in Mesopotamia were used for long-distance reconnaissance, close reconnaissance, low flying, long-distance independent bombing, close bombing in co-operation with troops, artillery observation and communications.
The primary correspondents are: the War Office; General Officer Commanding, Mesopotamia; General Officer Commanding, Middle East Brigade, Royal Flying Corps, Cairo. Correspondents also include Aviation Baghdad; General Officer Commanding, Constantinople; Commander-in-Chief, India; and Director of Air Organisation, War Office.
- Extent and format
- 1 file (78 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 80; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel; these numbers are written in coloured crayon.
- Written in
- English in Latin script View the complete information for this record
Use and share this item
- Share this item
'Mesopotamia Royal Flying Corps' [32r] (63/160), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/MIL/5/793, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100093236777.0x000040> [accessed 18 December 2024]
https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100093236777.0x000040
Copy and paste the code below into your web page where you would like to embed the image.
<meta charset="utf-8"><a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100093236777.0x000040">'Mesopotamia Royal Flying Corps' [‎32r] (63/160)</a> <a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100093236777.0x000040"> <img src="https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000465.0x0002f3/IOR_L_MIL_5_793_0063.jp2/full/!280,240/0/default.jpg" alt="" /> </a>
This record has a IIIF manifest available as follows. If you have a compatible viewer you can drag the icon to load it.https://www.qdl.qa/en/iiif/81055/vdc_100000000465.0x0002f3/manifestOpen in Universal viewerOpen in Mirador viewerMore options for embedding images
Copyright: How to use this content
- Reference
- IOR/L/MIL/5/793
- Title
- 'Mesopotamia Royal Flying Corps'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:79v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence