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7 April 1917 : 2nd Lieut. George Orme Smart

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His parents were Arthur Smart (a cotton waste manufacturer) and Edith (née Orm (a bunting and flag manufacturer). At the 1891 Census, age 4 he was at home with his parents, four siblings, a nursery maid and cook. At the 1901 Census, age 14, George was a Yarlet, a private boarding school north of Stafford - a feeder prep. School for Uppingha…

The Red Baron - his 'other rank' victims

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There are many ways that The Western Front Association's pension records can be used for research purposes. In this article, I wish to take a brief look at the 'other ranks' that became victims of Manfred von Richtofen - the Red Baron. Probably more books have been written about von Richtofen than any other individual who served in the First World…

Manfred Von Richthofen. The Red Air Fighter

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Manfred Von Richthofen. The Red Air Fighter ISBN 1 85367 079 0 199 pp. Illustrated. Casebound. £14.95. First Published in Germany in 1917 Greenhill Books. New 1990 edition of original 1918 translation. ISBN 1 85367 079 0. [This review first appeared in the Spring 1991 edition of Stand To! No.31. The entire archive is available to view b…

The First RFC Pilot to land in France 13 August 1914

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At 6.25am on 13 August 1914, No.2 Squadron Royal Flying Corp mobilised for France. They were to follow their commanding officer Major C J Burke, a pioneer of military aviation who was noted for his courage and who had not only insisted that his squadron be the first to leave – but that his aircraft be the first to land. Above: Major Charles Burk…