Capt Smolianinov attached to RFC

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   In the 16th Wing "War Diary" for Salonika I came across reference to the above named officer flying to the nearest RFC squadron to present himself for service with the RFC.  His request was duly accepted and he became "attached" to the RFC.

The date was not noted by me but was probably 1916 or 1917 as Smolianinov's motive was his concern that Russia would soon be out of the war.

His flight was made in a captured German aircraft but due to the Allied identification markings that the aircraft carried he was escorted in to an aerodrome rather than being engaged in combat.

Does anyone know anything further of his career with the RFC and post-war?

Thanks and regards,

Jonathan S

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Jonathan Saunders Members Profile Find Members Posts Newbie Joined: 17 Apr 2009 Status: Offline Points: 37	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jonathan Saunders Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Capt Smolianinov attached to RFC Posted: 16 May 2011 at 13:19
	In the 16th Wing "War Diary" for Salonika I came across reference to the above named officer flying to the nearest RFC squadron to present himself for service with the RFC. His request was duly accepted and he became "attached" to the RFC. The date was not noted by me but was probably 1916 or 1917 as Smolianinov's motive was his concern that Russia would soon be out of the war. His flight was made in a captured German aircraft but due to the Allied identification markings that the aircraft carried he was escorted in to an aerodrome rather than being engaged in combat. Does anyone know anything further of his career with the RFC and post-war? Thanks and regards, Jonathan S

KK Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: 26 Jan 2011 Location: uk Status: Offline Points: 147	Post Options Post Reply Quote KK Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 2011 at 12:05
	He is also mentioned in " Over the Balkans and South Russia " the 47 Sqn history

Jonathan Saunders Members Profile Find Members Posts Newbie Joined: 17 Apr 2009 Status: Offline Points: 37	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jonathan Saunders Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 2011 at 12:19
	Many thanks for the reference. Jonathan S

Capt Smolianinov attached to RFC

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