A friend of mine is researching the story of ‘Bentley Boy’, Le Mans racer and speed record breaker Sir Henry R.S. “Tim” Birkin, but has pretty much drawn a blank on his RFC career.
We know he used the rank of Captain and was based in Mesopotamia. Anyone have any idea which squadron he served with, and on which types?
By: GASML - 20th September 2005 at 15:19
A bit out of my research area but I can add that the April 1918 Air Force List records him as an Aeroplane and Seaplane officer, seniority of Lieutenant as of 1 April 1918.
Try the Online London Gazette to determine his promotions before and after that date.
Regards
Ross
Many thanks Ross. I’ve followed your tip and unearthed his resignation of commision on 30th July 1919 as Lt. H. R. .S. Birkin (R. War. E. attd.
R.A.F.)
This fits in with the timing of his return from Mesopotamia with a stonking dose of malaria!
Anyone have any ideas on what he flew and who with, while he was out there? Someone suggested Brisfits, would that timing be correct?
By: Ross_McNeill - 20th September 2005 at 14:44
A bit out of my research area but I can add that the April 1918 Air Force List records him as an Aeroplane and Seaplane officer, seniority of Lieutenant as of 1 April 1918.
Try the Online London Gazette to determine his promotions before and after that date.
Regards
Ross
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September 20, 2005 at 11:51 am