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Nov 11, 20185 min read

This Week in 1918...Armistice

1 - 11 November 1918 The last days of the war were evidently very exciting ones for the 12th. Details are scarce but four members were...

Nov 7, 20185 min read

This Week in 1918...Twisted Fate

29 October 1918 On Tuesday morning, 29 October, the 12th launched Lts. Thomas and Follette on a photography mission. Because...

Nov 2, 20182 min read

This Week in 1918...| Tangle with the Circus

Monday, 28 October 1918 Lieutenants Arthur and Fleeson, returned Sunday after spending four days resting and relaxing in Paris. Now it...

Oct 21, 20181 min read

This Week in 1918... Lt. Robert Paradise

This week, while on vacation, I'll be visiting the University of Texas Dallas special collections section to review the George H....

Oct 18, 20184 min read

This Week in 1918 | Return of the Flare Gun

The last two weeks have been eventful ones for the 12th Aero Squadron. On 4 October, Lt. Samuel Bowman launched with his pilot (records...

Jul 4, 20183 min read

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...

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,...