tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2769870738847154628.post4299586134880125853..comments2024-03-28T10:14:21.729-07:00Comments on Roads to the Great War: Remembering a Veteran: John Giles Farquhar, 25 Squadron, RAFsnielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10631473280484584330noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2769870738847154628.post-3440227772355031712018-09-30T14:34:43.150-07:002018-09-30T14:34:43.150-07:00Hi,
I am interested in the photo that you have! Jo...Hi,<br />I am interested in the photo that you have! John Giles Farquhar was my grandfather. My mother is his daughter, brother of John W, (Jack) Farquhar. I am not sure if Uncle Jack got your post, but I will make sure his family and my relatives get a digital copy as well.<br />Please send to velliott@sonic.net<br />Thank you!VElliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06757614618736768747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2769870738847154628.post-9373986605222525622018-05-08T11:38:53.124-07:002018-05-08T11:38:53.124-07:00Hello Jack!
I’ve recently discovered an envelope f...Hello Jack!<br />I’ve recently discovered an envelope full of photos belonging to my grandfather. He was British and served with 57 Squadron in the Royal Flying Corps during WW1.<br />One of the smaller photos that caught my attention was that of a pilot (or Observer?) standing by a DH9A.<br />I think it’s the same plane shown in your photo, showing E8557, but it’s definitely seen some service Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04462041219651973340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2769870738847154628.post-209123109693126712014-06-18T07:36:37.932-07:002014-06-18T07:36:37.932-07:00I am curious, I have recently taken a flight in a ...I am curious, I have recently taken a flight in a small plane, thinking of the Great War's air arm at what altitude they operated in. I know that oxygen at increased altitude becomes an issue for the pilot as well as the performance of the engine; am curious about the aircraft. I surely can look this up, but would appreciate your insight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2769870738847154628.post-57348426101021865462014-06-16T15:55:04.321-07:002014-06-16T15:55:04.321-07:00Adrian — I'm an assistant editor here at Roads...Adrian — I'm an assistant editor here at Roads. Your detail here on the DH9A is interesting. Send me an email so we can talk research tools. Thanks: ktrworcester@gmail.comKimballnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2769870738847154628.post-74021169769960570002014-06-14T17:46:16.159-07:002014-06-14T17:46:16.159-07:00Thanks Adrian, correction noted.
Thanks Adrian, correction noted.<br /><br />Mike Hanlonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582949131010625505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2769870738847154628.post-25783636128020244902014-06-14T15:55:37.173-07:002014-06-14T15:55:37.173-07:00E8557 was a DH9A, not a DH9 - the difference matte...E8557 was a DH9A, not a DH9 - the difference matters; the "9-Ack" was a greatly improved aeroplane with a 400hp Liberty engine rather various less powerful and less reliable engines. Your grandfather would have felt more confident in a 9A; it remained in service until 1930. Adrian Robertsnoreply@blogger.com