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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...

"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.

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...

First Mission...

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

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...

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....