100 years ago today - 13 February 1918

[Graeme]

WEDNESDAY, 13 FEBRUARY 1918

General Headquarters, February 14th.

“On the 13th inst., little work was possible owing to low clouds and rain. A few reconnaissances were carried out by our aeroplanes in the early morning, and bombs were dropped on various targets."

RFC Communiqué number 127:

Practically no flying was done owing to rain and mist.

5th Brigade was able to carry out three reconnaissances, and machines of this Brigade also dropped bombs.

Enemy Aircraft:

2nd-Lieut P K Hobson, 84 Sqn, Albatros Scout destroyed north-east of St Quentin at 12:10/13:10

Casualties:

Capt H H W Bean (Wia), 52 Sqn, RE8 - wounded in knee in combat on dawn reconnaissance

Graeme