The Use of Aircraft in Small Wars
1920; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 65; Issue: 458 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1080/03071842009421889
ISSN0035-9289
Autores Tópico(s)Military and Defense Studies
ResumoMy Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen.In introducing Group-Captain Amyas Borton I ask your permission to say a few words about his qualifications and achievements as one of the most prominent and accomplished of the long-distance fliers and explorers of the great air-routes of the world.The lecturer, who comes of a distinguished military family, obtained his commission in the Black Watch in 1906, and in the early days of flying became one of the pioneer pilots, taking his brevet with a civil firm in 1911, but is mas not until 19x3 that he joined the Royal Flying Corps.In August, 19x4, he flew the Channel to take part in the war as a pilot in one of the original squadrons.I n June, 1915, while on a reconnaissance round Ostend and Bruges, h e was severely wounded, but with great pluck succeeded in fighting his way back to one of our forward aerodromes.As soon as he was out of hospital, Group-Captain Borton formed a new squadron and took it to France in January, 1916, where it was continuously employed in bombing and fighting until he left its command after the Somme battle, in August, 1916.lVe
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