Caption: Sopwith Camels over the Western Front
About this talk: Based on original research, this talk explores the development of low-flying ground attacks by the RFC on enemy troops in France and Flanders, primarily using Sopwith Camels, in 1917 and 1918. It discusses the evolution of these techniques and the impact which they achieved on the battlefield.
About the speaker: Dr James Halstead (pictured) is a historian with expertise and interest in combined arms. 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. He studied for his MA at Kings College London where he wrote his thesis, which would later be published by War in History journal, on Allenby's use of airpower in Palestine between 1917 and 1918. Both his BA and MA won prizes from the RAF Museum, Hendon. He was recently awarded a PhD from Brunel University on the British and Indian Armies during the Second World War.
This online talk: opens at 19:20 for a 19:30 start, ending at about 20:35. Participating is quick and easy. The only equipment you need is a computer, or a tablet, or a smart phone. Simply email outreach@wfa-nwkent.uk for your link and the passcode, which we'll send out on the morning (UK time) of Tuesday 16th Sep, the day of the talk. You'll also be automatically be added to the mailing list to keep you updated with future events. You can unsubscribe from this at any time.
