French Air Mechanics' Uniform

[+Dej]

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.

[MikeDixonUK]

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

[+Dej]

That's an excellent start Mike, thanks a bundle!

[+Olham]

 

 

Source: http://albindenis.free.fr/Site_escadrille/Louis_Dubuis1.htm

 

 

 

 

Edited June 12, 2012 by Olham

[+Dej]

Thanks Olham, A great help also. I wonder how much that Cicognes stencil would be worth now were it to turn up!

[+Olham]

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.

[Capitaine Vengeur]

Mechanic: 2nd from the left... Same for the Balloon Service picture...

[+Hasse Wind]

The French have always known how to make elegant uniforms.

[+elephant]

Here is my contribution on WWI French Military Aviation:

 

 

 

[+RAF_Louvert]

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Here is my contribution on WWI French Military Aviation:

 

And here is mine:

 

 

 

 

 

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[+Hasse Wind]

Looks like your uniform project was inspired by the red trousers of Nungesser.

 

"Le pantalon rouge, c'est la France!"

[+RAF_Louvert]

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Mais oui!

 

 

 

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[+Dej]

Merci beaucoup tout le monde. Maintenant, je crois que j'ai tout dont j'ai eu besoin.

[B52STRATO]

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.

[+Dej]

"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.