Rescue by Air from Cavalry

When an Australian pilot spotted a comrade had forced-landed in enemy territory, he landed his own aircraft to carry out a daring rescue despite his own wounds.

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FIRST WORLD WAR

Francis Hubert McNamara was an Australian schoolteacher and a reserve officer before the Great War. Called to the colours and promoted to lieutenant, in August 1915 he volunteered for flying training. In January 1916 he was posted to No.1 Squadron,...

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