Dej 17 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeDixonUK 5 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dej 17 Posted June 12, 2012 That's an excellent start Mike, thanks a bundle! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted June 12, 2012 (edited) Source: http://albindenis.free.fr/Site_escadrille/Louis_Dubuis1.htm Edited June 12, 2012 by Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dej 17 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capitaine Vengeur 263 Posted June 13, 2012 Mechanic: 2nd from the left... Same for the Balloon Service picture... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasse Wind 46 Posted June 13, 2012 The French have always known how to make elegant uniforms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+elephant 36 Posted June 13, 2012 Here is my contribution on WWI French Military Aviation: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted June 13, 2012 . Here is my contribution on WWI French Military Aviation: And here is mine: . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasse Wind 46 Posted June 13, 2012 Looks like your uniform project was inspired by the red trousers of Nungesser. "Le pantalon rouge, c'est la France!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dej 17 Posted June 13, 2012 Merci beaucoup tout le monde. Maintenant, je crois que j'ai tout dont j'ai eu besoin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B52STRATO 215 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dej 17 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
