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No. 12 Squadron Royal Flying Corps    No. 12 Squadron was formed on 14 February 1915 at Netheravon from a nucleus from No. 1 Squadron. In April 1916 the Squadron moved to St Omer France flying BE2Cs to undertake a long-range reconnaissance role. 6th Feb 1915 Training  No. 12 Squadron was formed at Netheravon from a flight of No.1 Squadron on 4th February 1915. 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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. 246090 2nd.Lt. William Robie Bowick 12th Training Squadron (d.11th June 1918) William Bowick was the son of John Robie and Isabel Maud Bowick of 178 Foster Hill Road, Bedford and brother of Charles Bowick who died 3rd May 1918 in France working with the YMCA. Born in South Africa he lived in Bedford and had been a scout with the 4th Harrow Troop. William served with 12th Training Squadron, Royal Air Force and was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on 22nd of September 1916. He was killed in a flying accident in France on 11th June 1918 together with Lieutenant Harry Walter Prince of 183rd US Aero Squadron and is buried in south west part of St. Genevieve churchyard, Euston, Suffolk. Both him and his brother Charles are remembered on The War Memorial, St Peters church, Bedford. Information courtesy of www.roll-of-honour.com Caroline Hunt Add to this record. 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