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No. 8 Squadron Royal Flying Corps    No.8 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps was formed at Brooklands on 1st of January 1915. It proceeded to France on the 15th of April 1915 in a bombing and reconnaissance role. It was redesignated No. 8 Squadron, Royal Air Force in April 1918 and moved to Germany with the army of occupation after the Armistice. 1st Jan 1915 No 8 Squadron formed  At the outbreak of war only 4 of the RFC’s 7 squadrons were fully equipped and staffed, and it was not until October 1914 that all of them reached full operational capability. No. 8 Squadron was the first new squadron to be created after the outbreak of war when it was formed at Brooklands on 1 January 1915. They proceeded to St Omer France in April 1915 as an Army Co-operation unit flying B.E.2Cs. Operating from the RFC HQ airfield at St Omer, the squadron primary role was long-range reconnaissance, carrying out flights of up to 100 miles behind the front lines. 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We also have a section on World War Two. and a Timecapsule to preserve stories from other conflicts for future generations. 260353 2nd Lt. William James Pearson No. 8 Squadron William James Pearson served with No. 8 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps I have a photo of my grandfather with other RFC officers outside Hillington Hall, Norfolk (written on back of photo), taken in 1917 probably between May and June. Jane Pearson Add to this record. Recomended Reading. Available at discounted prices.

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