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We remember William Earnest Barnes
We remember William Earnest Barnes
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:9547359
1901
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
106205
Royal Flying Corps
Source:9437537
17th December 1917
service
British Army
38415
Labour Corps
Source:9437537
sibling
Frances Ada Barnes
Source:9547359
1987
death
Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9547375
8th April 1987
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Earnest |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Barnes |
| Source | 9437535 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 38415 | Labour Corps | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 106205 | Royal Flying Corps |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
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| Charles Arthur Barnes | father | ||
| Ada Wyvill | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Ada Barnes | sister |
Media
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Photograph of bombing damagePhotograph donated with Barnes' things. Date and Location unknown.Contributed by:
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Photograph of officersPhotograph donated with Barnes' things. Date, location and individuals unknown.Contributed by:
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Small photgraph - biplaneWallet-sized photograph of a bi plane donated with Barnes' thingsContributed by:
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Small photograph - soldiersWallet-sized photograph donated with Barnes' things. Individuals unknown.Contributed by:
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Small photograph - biplane 2Wallet-sized photograph of a biplane. Donated with Barnes' things.Contributed by:
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Train stationPhotograph donated with Barnes' things. Written caption bottom right: "Louvain."Contributed by:
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Survey photo - destroyed villagePhotograph donated with Barnes' things. Location unknown.Contributed by:
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Survey photo - destroyed village 2Photograph donated with Barnes' things. Location unknown.Contributed by:
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Aulnoye StationPhotograph donated with Barnes' things. "Aulnoye Station" most likely in France.Contributed by:
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Deutz, Cologne, GermanySurvey photograph labeled "0.7B.8. 12.3.19. Coln Deutz"Contributed by:
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Survey photograph - Possibly ColognePhotograph donated with Barnes' things. Likely Cologne, Germany.Contributed by:
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Cologne River FrontSurvey photograph donated with Barnes' things. Caption reads: "0.7B.4 12-3-19 Coln. River Front.Contributed by:
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Photogrpah of poster "The Altimeter""The Altimeter and its error due to changing atmospheric pressure. The start. Height: 100 Feet. Altimeter reads: 100 Feet. The return. Height: 100 Feet. Altimeter reads: 190 Feet. The barometer has fallen 1/10 of an inch." Photograph donated with Barnes' things.Contributed by:
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"The Jackals"Caption reads: "The importance of keeping formation cannot be too strongly impressed upon the pilot. Loss of position is likely to lead to an adventure with the jackals." Title: "The Jackals" Poster from Air Technical Services. Photograph donated with Barnes' things.Contributed by:
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"Strafed"Caption reads: "Aircraft in 'V' formation can concentrate fire effectively on a given target." Title: "Strafed" Poster by Air Technical Services Photograph donated with Barnes' thingsContributed by:
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"Rules of the air - meeting another machine"Caption reads: "If a change in course is necessary, turn to the right." Title: "Rules of the air - meeting another machine." Poster provided by Air Technical Services Photograph donated with Barnes' thingsContributed by:
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"Landing Across Wind"Caption reads: "A landing should be made 'up wind' whenever possible. Landing 'across wind' is a 'stunt' requiring considerable skill and should not be attempted by a beginner. The illustration is intended as a warning against attempting an ordinary landing 'across wind'." Title: "Landing Across Wind" Photograph donated with Barnes' things.Contributed by:
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Photograph - postersWhat appears to be artists working on posters. Photographs donated with Barnes' thingsContributed by:
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Soldiers outdoor classroomPhotograph of pilots apparently in a lesson. Photograph donated with Barnes' thingsContributed by:
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Staden7 Sqd. R.F.C. S.109. Photos 16.3.18. Staden. 7.B.944&943 Printed by no.2 Advanced Section A.P.&S.S. Print donated with Barnes' things.Contributed by:
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Survey imageAerial photograph. 7.B.1243. 28.c.24 cd 9-5-18 12. Photograph donated with Barnes' thingsContributed by:
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Aerial survey photograph"BB 410" Photograph donated with Barnes' thingsContributed by:
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Aerial Survey photo with target markings"Bridge house c24 a.30.55 7.B.1196 28.c.24 7-5-18-3 Photograph donated with Barnes' thingsContributed by:
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Aerial image over BelgiumMarkings: "Ypres Staden Railway", "watervlietbeek", "Senegal Farm" 0.7.B.65, 1-4-18, 1130 20. v.7d.1.9, Sheet 20 Photograph donated with Barnes' thingsContributed by:
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Aerial photograph over Stadenberg, BelgiumSurvey photograph. Markings read: "Stadenberg", "Turenne Crossing" "0.7.B.33 9-1-18. 2.", "V.7.B.55.45", "Sheet 20"Contributed by:
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Aerial photograph with target markingsAerial survey photograph. Markings read: "Chien FM.", "Langemark", "7.B.445.+., 20. U.28., 22-3-18-1" Photograph donated with Barnes' thingsContributed by:
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Aerial survey photoAerial survey photo with target markings. Markings read: "Hooge", "7.B.1117, 28.I.18b.d.24b.d, 28.I.13ac.19ac, 3-3-18-4" Photograph donated with Barnes' thingsContributed by:
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Aerial photographMarkings: "7.B.1216., 28.c.6, 8-5-18.11." Donated with Barnes' thingsContributed by:
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Aerial photographMarkings: "7.B.1238, 28C.30bd, 9-5-18-12" Photograph donated with Barnes' thingsContributed by:
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small photograph - biplaneWaller-sized photograph of biplane, donated with Barnes' things.Contributed by:
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Survey PhotographSurvey photo of a city, river and cathedral. Donated with Barnes' things.Contributed by:
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Survey photo - destroyed village 3Photograph donated with Barnes' things. Location unknown.Contributed by:
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CharleroiPhotograph of destroyed industrial station with logging cars, "Charleroi" Belgium. Donated with Barnes' things.Contributed by:
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Small photograph - bridgeLocation unknown, donated with Barnes' things.Contributed by:
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Survey photograph - destroyed village 4Photograph donated with Barnes' things, location unknown.Contributed by:
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MaubeugeTrain tracks and destruction at Maubeuge, France. Photograph donated with Barnes' things.Contributed by:
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Destroyed train tracks"Rly over stream near ATH 103-10". Photograph donated with Barnes' things.Contributed by:
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Survey photographAerial photo of a city at riverfront. Photograph donated with Barnes' things.Contributed by:
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"Looping"Photograph of poster titled "Looping" by Air Technical Services. Donated with Barnes' things.Contributed by:
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Aerial photograph with target markings"Grey ruin C 30 b.0.2" "7.B. 1212. 28.c.30. 8-5-18. 11."Contributed by:
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Photograph of destroyed buildingPhotograph donated with Barnes' things. Location unknown.Contributed by:
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Photograph of PilotUnknown pilot in a plane. Photograph donated with Barnes' things.Contributed by:
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Photograph of damaged planeUnknown air base. Photograph donated with Barnes' things.Contributed by:
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Aulnoye JunctionPhotographed of damaged buildings and railway lines in Aulnoye, France. Donated with Barnes' things.Contributed by:
Alison154121
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alison154121 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alison154121 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison154121 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alison154121 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Alison154121 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Squad. 7 | Alison154121 | |
| Royal Flying Corps | Alison154121 | |
| Portrait | Alison154121 | |
| Photograph of bombing damage | Alison154121 | |
| Photograph of officers | Alison154121 | |
| Small photgraph - biplane | Alison154121 | |
| Small photograph - soldiers | Alison154121 | |
| Small photograph - biplane 2 | Alison154121 | |
| Train station | Alison154121 | |
| Survey photo - destroyed village | Alison154121 | |
| Survey photo - destroyed village 2 | Alison154121 | |
| Aulnoye Station | Alison154121 | |
| Deutz, Cologne, Germany | Alison154121 | |
| Survey photograph - Possibly Cologne | Alison154121 | |
| Cologne River Front | Alison154121 | |
| Soldiers | Alison154121 | |
| Encampment | Alison154121 | |
| Photogrpah of poster "The Altimeter" | Alison154121 | |
| "The Jackals" | Alison154121 | |
| "Strafed" | Alison154121 | |
| "Rules of the air - meeting another machine" | Alison154121 | |
| "Landing Across Wind" | Alison154121 | |
| Photograph - posters | Alison154121 | |
| Soldiers outdoor classroom | Alison154121 | |
| Staden | Alison154121 | |
| Survey image | Alison154121 | |
| Aerial survey photo | Alison154121 | |
| Aerial survey photo | Alison154121 | |
| Aerial survey photograph | Alison154121 | |
| Aerial Survey photo with target markings | Alison154121 | |
| Aerial image over Belgium | Alison154121 | |
| Aerial photograph over Stadenberg, Belgium | Alison154121 | |
| Aerial photograph with target markings | Alison154121 | |
| Aerial survey photo | Alison154121 | |
| Aerial photograph | Alison154121 | |
| Aerial photograph | Alison154121 | |
| Aerial photograph | Alison154121 | |
| Aerial photograph | Alison154121 | |
| small photograph - biplane | Alison154121 | |
| Aerial survey photo | Alison154121 | |
| Survey Photograph | Alison154121 | |
| Survey photo - destroyed village 3 | Alison154121 | |
| Charleroi | Alison154121 | |
| Small photograph - bridge | Alison154121 | |
| Survey photograph - destroyed village 4 | Alison154121 | |
| Maubeuge | Alison154121 | |
| Aerial survey photo | Alison154121 | |
| Destroyed train tracks | Alison154121 | |
| Survey photograph | Alison154121 | |
| "Looping" | Alison154121 | |
| Aerial photograph with target markings | Alison154121 | |
| Soldier's rugby team | Alison154121 | |
| Aerial survey photo | Alison154121 | |
| Aerial photograph | Alison154121 | |
| Aerial photograph - road | Alison154121 | |
| Photograph of destroyed building | Alison154121 | |
| Photograph of Pilot | Alison154121 | |
| Photograph of damaged plane | Alison154121 | |
| Aulnoye Junction | Alison154121 |
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