100 years ago today - 8 January 1918

[Graeme]

TUESDAY, 8 JANUARY 1918

“A” Squadron RNAS was re-designated No 16 Squadron, remaining part of the 41st Wing.

RFC Communiqué number 122:

Very little work was possible owing to snow storms.

One reconnaissance was enrried out by the 2nd Brigade (No 57 Squadron), two by the 3rd Brigade (No 11 Squadron), and two by the 5th Brigade (Nos 8 and 35 Squadrons).

1,342 rounds were fired at ground targets and 92 bombs dropped as follows :-

1st Brigade: No 5 Squadron dropped four 25-lb bombs.

3rd Brigade: 22 25-lb bombs were dropped and 97 rounds fired.

5th Brigade: Nos 8 and 35 Squadrons dropped 16 25-lb bombs; No 8 Squadron fired 445 rounds, No 35 Squadron 150, and No 84 Squadron 50.

There were no combats.

RNAS Communiqué number 13:

No flying was possible owing to clouds and high wind.

Casualties: None

Graeme