In this section, there are a number of short articles and other links relating to the 1916 - 1939 era. Please click on the photographs below to access the articles.
29 August 2023 marked the 105th Anniversary of Flt Lt Henry Botterell’s famous engagement with a German observation balloon near Arras on the Western Front. Click on the picture on the left to read about 208 Squadron’s visit to meet Henry at the age of 104 in 2001.
George Brisley - 1925
Click on the picture on the right to view a gallery of photographs and the Service Record of 361739 Aircraftsman 1 Fitter Aero Engine George Sherrard Brisley, who served with 208 Squadron between 25 March and 2 October 1925. The Association is indebted to his Grandson, Paul Brisley, for these wonderful photographs.
4th July Parade
Click on the picture on the left to read an amusing article from the Spring 2012 Edition of the Alconbury ‘Parish Pump’ describing how a 208 Squadron Sopwith Camel interrupted a local Texan Independence Day Parade.
