A well-known French aviator recently executed a daring coup, for which he was mentioned in despatches and decorated. While reconnoitring in his biplane he lost his way in a fog and made a landing, to find himself in the hands of the Huns. Their officer, struck by a bright idea, mounted the machine, installed himself behind the strapped-in flier, put a revolver to his ear, and ordered him to reconnoitre the French trenches. The Frenchman had no option, but to obey, and, soaring aloft, was soon over friendly territory, when ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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The World's News (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 1955), Sat 22 Jul 1916, Page 1
It's easy and takes two shakes of a lamb's tail!
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