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'Fums Up' aircraft nameboard

 
 
This sign belonged to 2nd Lieutenant John Raymond Chisman, who served with 204 Squadron, RAF, in 1918. He flew a number of Sopwith Camels whilst with the squadron - all named 'Fums Up!' after a phrase his sister used to sign-off letters to him.
 
 

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