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Posted: Friday, July 26, 2013 - 12:42 PM UTC

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Could this be a costumed James Hall, who played a starring role in the WWI Hells Angels flick?


Not James Hall.
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Posted: Saturday, July 27, 2013 - 01:59 PM UTC
A tale of two brothers. Both Americans one in RFC/RAF service one in American Aero sdn service. This one we are hunting for was one of the first "52".
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Posted: Sunday, July 28, 2013 - 01:45 PM UTC
So, must be James Norman Hall also of fame as an author.(I believe "Mutiny on the Bounty" and the sequel, "_Pitcairn's Island"?)His co-author was Charles Nordhoff.
Far cry from my last effort, but Steven's generous clues force me to try just once more!
Cheers,
Lance
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Posted: Sunday, July 28, 2013 - 09:21 PM UTC

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So, must be James Norman Hall also of fame as an author.(I believe "Mutiny on the Bounty" and the sequel, "_Pitcairn's Island"?)His co-author was Charles Nordhoff.
Far cry from my last effort, but Steven's generous clues force me to try just once more!
Cheers,
Lance


I hate to say it but it is not James Norman Hall.
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Posted: Monday, July 29, 2013 - 11:22 AM UTC
Clayton Knight.
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Posted: Monday, July 29, 2013 - 01:41 PM UTC
Billy Mitchel
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Posted: Monday, July 29, 2013 - 02:19 PM UTC

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Clayton Knight.


No sir not Mr. Knight.
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Posted: Monday, July 29, 2013 - 02:20 PM UTC

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Billy Mitchel


Not Billy Mitchell.
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Posted: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 08:00 AM UTC
Reed Chambers, who along with E. Rickenbacker downed a Hannover CLIIIa

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Posted: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 08:02 AM UTC
Not Reed Chambers or Eddie Rickenbacker.
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Posted: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 01:21 PM UTC
Robert Redford, sans make-up, during filming of "The Great Waldo Pepper"?
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Posted: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 02:31 PM UTC

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Robert Redford, sans make-up, during filming of "The Great Waldo Pepper"?


No.

A tale of two brothers. Both Americans one in RFC/RAF service one in American Aero sdn service. This one we are hunting for was one of the first "52".
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Posted: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 09:04 PM UTC
He has Slavic features, but he's not German... could he be from the 92nd Aero Squadron (Hat in Ring)?
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Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 02:42 AM UTC
With his hair parted down the middle he has a strong resemblance to Elliot William Chess.
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Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 03:48 AM UTC

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He has Slavic features, but he's not German... could he be from the 92nd Aero Squadron (Hat in Ring)?


Sorry, he was not with the 92nd or 94th. The pilot in the first post of this thread is wearing a British uniform.
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Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 03:49 AM UTC

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With his hair parted down the middle he has a strong resemblance to Elliot William Chess.


Maybe so, but its not Mr. Chess.
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Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 03:50 AM UTC


A tale of two brothers. Both Americans, one in RFC/RAF service one in American Aero sdn service. This one we are hunting for was one of the first "52" and served in 56 RFC / RAF. Note American wings on a British uniform.
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Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 08:56 AM UTC
Robert Caldwell?
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Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 11:21 PM UTC
Not Robert Caldwell.
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Posted: Thursday, August 01, 2013 - 08:04 AM UTC
This is great fun. I'm learning an awful lot about a subject I have never really paid much attention to.

Only problem is, I keep getting side-tracked. A search for the 'first"52"' lead me off into the history of the Avro 504!

Cheers and thanks for opening a new door for me.
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Posted: Thursday, August 01, 2013 - 08:21 AM UTC
Is it Douglas Bader?
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Posted: Thursday, August 01, 2013 - 09:06 AM UTC

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Is it Douglas Bader?



Not Doug Bader.
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Posted: Thursday, August 01, 2013 - 09:13 AM UTC

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This is great fun. I'm learning an awful lot about a subject I have never really paid much attention to.

Only problem is, I keep getting side-tracked. A search for the 'first"52"' lead me off into the history of the Avro 504!

Cheers and thanks for opening a new door for me.


Ask yourself, "the first 52 what?" He was an American so think about the first 52 Americans to what? To receive cadet training in Britain? He is wearing a British uniform and served in 56 RFC / RAF. Also, here is another bit of fun. His brother in the AEF was famous for his 1st victory. That may help you get the family name. Where in Britain were American cadets trained for officer & aircrew duties? Ask J.R.R.T. and the four picklehaublets.


I'll bet you'll revell in the high and empty. . .
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Posted: Thursday, August 01, 2013 - 11:34 AM UTC
? Avery.

His brother was Walter Avery of the 95th Aero whose first victory was Karl Menckhoff.

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Posted: Thursday, August 01, 2013 - 01:53 PM UTC
Paul Stewart Winslow served with 56 squadron 29 June to 12 September 1918 transferring to the US Army Air Service
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