This photograph shows Edward Mannock.

He scored 23 victories with 40 Squadron in 1917 before returning to Britain to rest. Mannock wrote this combat report at that time. An aggressive fighter, he was disturbed by the deaths of the men in his squadron. In 1918 he joined 74 Squadron. At London’s Criterion restaurant, its officers signed this menu before leaving for France.

After further victories, Mannock took command of 85 Squadron, but was killed by ground fire on 26 July.