Naval 8: The Great War History of a Scout Squadron

Published on 5 November 2023
Submitted by Colin Buxton

This talk looks at Scout operations through the eyes of Naval 8 / 208 Squadron RAF. It examines their experience through the aircraft and airfields that they served with in France. This was a period of rapid change and the talk looks at details of challenges experienced by flying in scouts and their living environment. Also included are many personal recollections from the characters who flew on the Squadron.

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