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Seven Bullets
On 5 July 1918, the 12th Aero Squadron received an urgent mission to photograph enemy lines. Fighter escort would be provided but the...

Daniel Pool
Jul 4, 20183 min read


"Deac" gets it done | This week in 1918...
Two of his planes were so badly damaged they never flew again. Capt Saunders' inspiring example foreshadowed things to come.

Daniel Pool
May 21, 20183 min read


This Week in 1918 | First Loss...
13 - 19 May "...a couple of the boys in my squadron got bumped off today very good friends of mine. Kind of got my wind up is all I can...

Daniel Pool
May 14, 20183 min read


First Mission...
6 - 12 May After weeks of preparation, the moment has finally come. Ourches, France, May 10, 1918, Commander Maj. Lewis H. Brereton, ...

Daniel Pool
May 7, 20181 min read


This week in 1918...
29 April - 5 May As our Centennial Series continues, we find the 12th Aero Squadron pressing ahead with its preparation for combat on the...

Daniel Pool
Apr 30, 20181 min read


Welcome Mr. Jerry Olson
I am pleased to announce Mr. Jerry Olson has joined the TwelfthRecon team. He has conducted quite a bit of research on his father Lt....

Daniel Pool
Apr 9, 20181 min read
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