Graham Baron Ash - Red Cross Chauffeur, RFC Pilot and Balloonatic

This talk tells the remarkable story of Graham Baron Ash and his varied wartime service. He began as a Red Cross chauffeur before becoming a pilot in the Royal Flying Corps. Ash later served as a daring balloon observer, known as a “balloonatic.”

The talk explores his experiences across land and air during the First World War. It highlights courage, adaptability, and the lesser-known roles of wartime aviation.