The 85th Aero Sqn arrived at the front on November 4th, 1918 and
was scheduled for its first mission on November 10th. Five machines
set out, one returned with engine trouble and the remaining four
completed the mission. Three aircraft were damaged by anti-aircraft
fire ('Archie'), but there were no casualties among the aircraft.
Their insignia was the 'war cherub', a winged cherub sitting atop
the globe wearing an army hat. The Second Army wasn't as stringent
on waiting to apply unit markings and they may have applied this
upon arriving at the front instead of waiting for the usual commendation
or time served as per those serving under the First Army.
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