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X Flight was designated the task of giving close air support to the
desert army formed and commanded by Lawrence of Arabia. It flew
from advanced desert landing grounds on reconnaissance, liaison,
bombing and ground attack missions. The existence and deeds of the
flight were kept secret, so much so that even the RFC Paymaster was
unaware of their existence. George Hynes was an aircraft mechanic
and became responsible for keeping the flights somewhat elderly
aircraft airworthy whilst working in the most difficult desert
conditions on hastily constructed landing strips and living and
working under canvas in temperatures that froze at night and rose
to 100 degrees plus at noon. His diary gives a clear insight into
the conditions endured, the actions that took place and the many
almost insurmountable problems that occurred as they followed
Lawrences steady advance against the numerically superior Turkish
Army and Air Force. George personally encountered Lawrence on many
occasions and maintained contact with him after the war. The diary
is supported with the Flights weekly operational records,
perspectives of the battle scenarios and other background
information
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