Recorded interview with Sydney James, n.d.

Recorded interview with Sydney James, who served as a pilot in Armstrong-Whitworth F.K.8 aircraft of 8 Squadron in France during the First World War. He describes various aspects of operations.

Sydney James served with the 8th Lancashire Fusiliers before volunteering to fly with the Royal Flying Corps. He remembers training at Grantham before his posting to 8 Squadron, operating Armstrong-Whitworth FK.8 aircraft in France. He gives his views on the FK.8 and describes his experience of operations, including aerial combat and flying clothing. He comments on the squadron’s re-equipment with Bristol Fighters, the armistice, demobilisation and life after the war.