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Tone in B1760 led a patrol comprising HK Boyson, WA Pritt, LB May, DM Paton & WH Kelly [66FS bio, AIR 1/1778/204/148/20]

Tone joined No. 66 Squadron as Flight Commander whilst it was based in Estrees-Blanche near Aire / Liettres France, under the command of GLP Henderson MC, and heavily engaged in the battle of Ypres flying Sopwith Pups [REFS: 66 FS biog; CROSS & COCKADE INT.1995;26(4):191-196; service record card:AIR/76/29]

Tone was presented with a silver topped inscribed conductor’s baton by members of the Central Flying School orchestra

Tone back at Central Flying School

(service record card:AIR/76/29)

Tone was promoted from (temp 2nd Lieutenant) Flight Officer to Flight Commander (& temporary captain) along with J B McCudden [Service record card; London Gazette 1/6/17]

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Tone at (?) Southern Group Headquarters as fighting instructor.

(service record card:AIR/76/29)

Tone at 17 Wing (was RFC Training Wing) as fighting instructor.

(service record card:AIR/76/29)

Tone at Central Flying School as fighting instructor (it was established in 1912 and located at RAF Upavon, Wiltshire).

(service record card:AIR/76/29)

Toné was at 17 Wing (was RFC Training Wing) as fighting instructor. (service record card:AIR/76/29)