AUSTRALIAN AIRMEN

Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 41, 16 August 1918, Page 11

AUSTRALIAN AIRMEN

PRIDE OF THE ALLIES.

"The Australian airman is a born flier, and in France to-day he is unexcelled. His wonderful initiative, liis skill, and his daring have made him the terror o£ the German fliers and the pride of the Allies." This opinion was expressed by Colonel Reynolds, R.A.A., who recentlyarrived in Sydney from Vancouver. Colonel Reynolds was appointed by the Defence Department to organise and Command the Australian Flying Corps in France. He said that at Cambrai the work of the Australian Flying Corps was considered by all as being one of the finest pieces of aerial work done during the war, and a big factor in the great success of that battle. The services of the Australian Flying Corps were eager^ ly sought after by the various armies in France, but whenever possible, it was attached to the Australian Army. Referring to the great deeds of the various Australian fliers, Colonel. Reynolds said that more than 50 per cent, of the strength of his corps had obtained decoration^ and awards.

Colonel Reynolds has returned to Australia, at .the request of the Defence Department to ofgahise and further develop the Australian air forces. He is accompanied by Major Murray, Major Sheldon, .Major Turnbull, Captain Taylor, M.C., Captain Tregilles, Lieutenant Oakes, Lieutenant Shepherd, and Lieutenant Kilby.