Size: 0.25 linear feet

Literary rights:
Literary rights were not granted to Wichita State University. When permission is granted to examine the manuscripts, it is not an authorization to publish them. Manuscripts cannot be used for publication without regard for common law literary rights, copyright laws and the laws of libel. It is the responsibility of the researcher and his/her publisher to obtain permission to publish. Scholars and students who eventually plan to have their work published are urged to make inquiry regarding overall restrictions on publication before initial research.

Restrictions: None

Content note:
The Royal Flying Corps Observation Notebook contains copies of observers' reports of France from August to September, 1914, including details of troop movements, bombings and fires. One report with carbon copy is still present. There are also carbon copies of seven letters concerning official business. This notebook offers an excellent description of the primary uses for aircraft during the opening months of World War I.

Acquisition: Purchased from Sotheby's New York, New York

Processed by: LTM, 3-16-1990; JEF, 3-23-1998

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