| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | D8239 |
| Alternate Registration: | 8239D |
| Military Code: | R |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sopwith F-1 Camel |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sopwith F-1 Camel |
| Aircraft Version: | Sopwith Camel 1F-1 |
| Licence-built by: | Ruston, Proctor and Co |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 28 Sqn |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Florence - Campo di Marte (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | May 1918 to December 1918 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 473954 |
| Photo Comment |
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Photo taken in Florence during 28 Squadron's posting to Italy. Campo di Marte aerodrome opened in 1911 as a military field and remained in use until 1930 when Peretola (LIRQ) replaced it. It is assumed the RFC/RAF used it. Photo from: Library and Archives Canada This photo was added on 4 July 2022, and has since been viewed 243 times. |