Low flying ground attacks on the Western Front 1916-18

Dr James Halstead is a historian with expertise and interest in combined arms, the operational level, and wargaming during the two World Wars. James studied for a BA at the University of Kent where, inspired by a youthful love of Biggles books, he researched and wrote his dissertation on the development of ground attack by the Royal Flying Corps between 1916 and 1918 on the Western Front.

The talk focuses specifically  upon the development of Battlefield Air Support, tracking the development of techniques employed by the RFC on the Western Front between 1917 and 1918, and what impact they achieved on the battlefield.

You don't have to be a Member of The Western Front Association to attend our meetings as all are equally welcome. Do come along and enjoy a friendly atmosphere and the good company of fellow enthusiasts.