Caudron G3 Aircraft History - World War One Aircraft
Aircraft Information
Aircraft Serial Number: 3066
Historical Period: World War One
RAF Museum Collection Ref: 72/A/1620
Location at RAF Museum: RAF Museum London, Grahame-White Factory
Aircraft History
The Caudron G3 first appeared in France in May 1914 but saw no British military service before World War One began. During the early months of war the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service had to find replacement aircraft wherever they could be found. They naturally turned to the native French aircraft industry to supplement the inadequate supplies of aircraft from Great Britain.
The G3 was one of several French designs adopted by both British flying services.
How do you climb into the
Caudron G3?
When you visit RAF Museum London, look at all the
bracing wires, it must have
been very difficult!
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