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Dan Morton

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First some photos of RFC airfields in France and Belgium. Then some images of fliers, mechanics and officers.
 

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The air mechanic is wearing what was derisively termed the "maternity smock" or "maternity uniform" because the issue versions were so loose around the middle.
 

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