RAF involvement in the Battle of Amiens

Speaker: Colin Buxton
RAF 1918

In this presentation, Colin will cover the ground plan followed by a detailed account of the RAF during the Battle of Amiens. He will look into the various roles played by each aircraft type.

There will be personal recollections of those who went through the 8-10 of August attack, detailing actions of Army Cooperation (particularly tanks). Scouts, Reconnaissance and bombers. The final section of this presentation will cover the logistics and tasking of the RAF during its first major operation as an independent force.

Members and non-members of The Western Front Association are equally welcome. Any new visitors are guaranteed a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from a group of like-minded enthusiasts.

Event organiser: Birmingham branch
15 August 2026 14:00 to 15 August 2026 16:00
Royal British Legion, 12 Rectory Road, Royal Sutton Coldfield, B75 7AL
Branch contacts
Jonathan Dale
(Branch Chairman)
Email Jonathan Dale

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