Dej Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 Could anyone, perhaps one of our French members, tell me what the uniform of a French Air Service ground crewman/mechanic would have looked like, or even the colour of his overalls? Any pointers much appreciated. Quote
MikeDixonUK Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 (edited) Here's a Model kit box, which is better than nothing I suppose. Seemingly grey with a blue hat. Edited June 12, 2012 by MikeDixonUK Quote
Dej Posted June 12, 2012 Author Posted June 12, 2012 That's an excellent start Mike, thanks a bundle! Quote
Olham Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 (edited) Source: http://albindenis.free.fr/Site_escadrille/Louis_Dubuis1.htm Edited June 12, 2012 by Olham Quote
Dej Posted June 12, 2012 Author Posted June 12, 2012 Thanks Olham, A great help also. I wonder how much that Cicognes stencil would be worth now were it to turn up! Quote
Olham Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 I wonder how much that Cicognes stencil would be worth now were it to turn up! Indeed! If it still exists, someone will hold it for good, I'm sure. The French must still be proud of their elite unit. Quote
Capitaine Vengeur Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 Mechanic: 2nd from the left... Same for the Balloon Service picture... Quote
Hasse Wind Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 The French have always known how to make elegant uniforms. Quote
+elephant Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 Here is my contribution on WWI French Military Aviation: Quote
RAF_Louvert Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 . Here is my contribution on WWI French Military Aviation: And here is mine: . Quote
Hasse Wind Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 Looks like your uniform project was inspired by the red trousers of Nungesser. "Le pantalon rouge, c'est la France!" Quote
Dej Posted June 13, 2012 Author Posted June 13, 2012 Merci beaucoup tout le monde. Maintenant, je crois que j'ai tout dont j'ai eu besoin. Quote
B52STRATO Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 Maintenant, je crois que j'ai tout dont j'ai eu besoin. "je crois que j'ai tout ce dont j'ai eu besoin", sorry, I could not resist. Quote
Dej Posted June 13, 2012 Author Posted June 13, 2012 "je crois que j'ai tout ce dont j'ai eu besoin", sorry, I could not resist. Vraiment? Ah, well. Thank you for the correction, Sir. Quote
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