Preaching from a rather unusual form of pulpit, this photograph shows an army chaplain giving a service to the men from the front seat of an aeroplane. The troops are gathered round to listen to the sermon, with the officers prominent - and separate - in the middle of the congregation. The big building in the background looks like an aircraft hangar. This striking pose shows that the photographer had an eye for the unusual.<br><p>The two-man aeroplane shown in this image is called a 'pusher'. 'Pusher' is the term given to planes in which the propeller and engine were located behind the pilot and co-pilot. This style of design was particularly popular at the start of the conflict, since placing the propeller behind the pilot made it easier for him to fire his machine-gun.<br>
[Original reads:  'OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN ON THE BRITISH WESTERN FRONT IN FRANCE. A Sunday morning service in an aerodrome in France. The Chaplain conducting the service from an aeroplane.']<br></p>
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"OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH" i.e. British Government photographer.
1918-01-01 00:00:00
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