“No. 12 ‘School’ machine with Mr Churchill at controls, about 1911” (BRDW 1/2/50)

Photograph of WSC [as First Lord of the Admiralty], in flying kit and helmet, at the controls of a Short-Sommer Pusher Biplane, T2, during a visit to the Royal Flying Corps (Naval Wing) at Eastchurch, Kent. His instructor, Captain Gilbert Wildman-Lushington, is also in the aircraft, turning to WSC with his back to the camera, while other men stand around the aircraft.

29 Nov 1913