April 5, 2024
WW1 Aerial Photo EPINOY Bombing Raid Canadian RFC RAF
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An original photo of a bombing raid carried out by 56 Squadron RFC ( RAF ) details are: Target : Epinoy Aerodrome . Altitude : 200 feet. Formation : Strung Out. Choice of Target left up to individual pilots . Wind: running South West. Attack: from North East. Damage: 2 Hangers, 1 Shed and 4 Aircraft on ground set on fire. Although this photo attributes the attack to the 56 Squadron ( which I have no doubt is correct ) I'm fairly sure this attack is the one involving Canadian Ace Capt Hazel le Roy Wallace and for which he won a DFC ( Distinguished Flying Cross ). To many of the details on this photo match Wallace's attack, and t seems to be some question as to which squadron Wallace was with at the time of this attack, this photo may solve that issue. CONDITION: Some wear and marks but image is clear, photo measures approx 19cms x 20 cms ( a little over 7" inches x 7" inches ).Photo was issued in France by the Army Printing and Stationery Service 1918. WALLACE: leader of attack on Epinoy aerodrome, 1 August 1918, very good low work; Commendation for DFC: A gallant and most capable leader, who in many engagements has displayed marked ability and courage, notably in a recent attack on an aerodrome when he led his flight against the group of hangars allotted to him at an altitude of between 100 to 200 feet. By direct hits he destroyed
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