Please note: Thailand has introduced new restrictions on non Thai residents using PayPal in Thailand. We are working on an alternative payment gateway which should be up and running shortly. In the meantime, please email me on contact@davidwrigleypostalhistory.com to discuss alternative payment options.

1918 | Thailand

Ref: DR20059
  • £75.00

Thailand. (Photograph). Circa 1918. Photograph of the 'Officers of the Siamese Aviation Corps in France' during WW1.

Following the declaration of war on Germany, Thailand sent about 1,200 volunteers to France. The volunteers included ambulance, motor and aviation corps. The first contingent arrived on the 31st July 1918.

Printed on reverse is 'Copyright The Illustrated London News supplied by L.E.A. (London Electrotype Agency). A nice item from the archives.