Thailand Royal Siamese Air Force Biplane Pilots Real Photo Postcard
The biplane pictured is "Thiphayanet 1" (ทิพยเนตร ๑), one of the earliest aircraft acquired by the Royal Siamese Aeronautical Service. Identified by the Thai script on its fuselage, this likely French-manufactured Breguet 14 was a pivotal addition to Siam's nascent air force, received around 1918 following World War I. The individuals in flight gear and uniform underscore the military context of this early aviation scene.
Siam was one of the first Asian nations to establish a dedicated military air arm, forming the Royal Siamese Aeronautical Service in 1913. The acquisition of advanced aircraft like the Breguet 14 marked a significant period of modernization and expansion, demonstrating the nation's commitment to air power and its role in regional defense in the post-Great War era, laying the foundation for what would become the Royal Thai Air Force.
Siam was one of the first Asian nations to establish a dedicated military air arm, forming the Royal Siamese Aeronautical Service in 1913. The acquisition of advanced aircraft like the Breguet 14 marked a significant period of modernization and expansion, demonstrating the nation's commitment to air power and its role in regional defense in the post-Great War era, laying the foundation for what would become the Royal Thai Air Force.
