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Jun 17, 20181 min read

First Contact | This week in 1918...

17 - 23 June For the last two weeks the 12th continued its work on the front. Records are scant on details during this period except to...

May 22, 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.

May 14, 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...

May 7, 20181 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, ...

Apr 30, 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...

Apr 25, 20181 min read

This week in 1918

In addition to regular posts, TwelfthRecon is beginning a new weekly series following the 12th Aero Squadron as it fights in World War I,...