Naval 8: The Great War History of a Scout Squadron | Colin Buxton

This talk looks at Scout operations through the eyes of Naval 8 / 208 Squadron RAF. It examines their experience through the aircraft and airfields that they served with in France.

This was a period of rapid change and the talk looks at details of challenges experienced by flying in scouts and their living environment. Also included are many personal recollections from the characters who flew on the Squadron.

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[PaulfromChicago]

That was an excellent presentation. Thank you very much.

[davidlavigne]

Thanks for a brilliant presentation by the very knowledgeable and talented speaker Colin Buxton. I was so enthralled that I have subscribed and plan to view more videos in future. It's another book I'm going to have to purchase I'm sure.

[philipwagner]

I read recently that the RFC reckoned, between physiological and psychological factors, a pilot was unfit for active service after nine months at the front. Yet several of the pilots you mention seem to have served almost a year, and in one case more than a year, before being rested. What astonishing endurance!

[markhailes]

A very well researched and well presented lecture, I found the maps of the airfields particularly interesting. Thank you so much.

[davidroberts]

Brilliant information well delivered. Thanks

[TheMorayMosstrooper]

An entertaining and informative lecture; many thanks, Colin.

[shoofly]

Very interesting presentation. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

[jongulliver]

The average airliner has its cabin pressurised to 8, 000 feet.