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Aeroplane #45, Lieut. J.E. Carberry, pilot, and Capt. T.F. Dodd, observer, reconnoitered the area from San Anotonio - Ojo Asules - Ojo Caliente - Santa Maris - Satevo, - San Lucas - Santa Crus - Manula - Santa Isabel and return to San Antonio. No troops discovered within this area. Orders received this date to move Aero Squadron base to Satevo. -April 11, 1916. Ten flights were made this date, by five aeroplanes, between satevo - Santa Rosalia - San Lucas - San Antonio - Mamiquipa - Dublan and Columbus, N.M. Aeroplane #43, Lieut. H.A. Dargue, pilot, on reconnaissance trip to Santa Rosalia (**** south of Chihuahun City, on Mexican Central Railway.) Upon landing at Santa Rosalia, Lieut. Chapman, was taken by Carranza troops, to the Commanding Officer of the Carransa garrison. During his absence from the aeroplane, his field glasses, goggles, and considerable ammunition were stolen from the aeroplane by the Carranza soldiers. Squadron truck train, arrived at Satevo at 11:00 p.m. this date. In passing near the village of Cienagas (about 15 miles north of Satevo) the Squadron train was fired upon a Villista band. No casualties. -April 12, 1916 - Six flights made this date, by three aeroplanes, between Satevo - San Geronimo - Namiquipa and south toward Parral, for the purpose of locating troops moving in direction of Parral. -April 13, 1916- Aeroplane #42, Lieut. I.A. Rader, pilot on reconnaissance flight south toward Parral, for the purpose of locating troops in dirction of Parral. No troops located. Four other flights this date, by three aeroplanes, between Satevo - Chuhuahua City - and San Andreas. Aeroplane #45, Lieut. J.E. Carberry, pilot, Capt. B.D. Foulois, observer, to Chuhuahua City with despatches for the American Consul. Received first information regarding fight at Parral. -April 14, 1916- Aeroplane #43, Lieut. H.A. Dargue, pilot, Lieut. E.S.Gorrell, observer, on reconnaissance flight from Columbus, N.M. to Boca Grande - Pulpit Pass - Oxaca pass - Carretas - Janos - Ascencion and return to Columbus, N.M. Reconnaissance made for the purpose of locating a large Carramista force, reported to be moving west toward our line of communications. No hostile troops were located within the area covered. Distance of flight 315 miles. American aeroplane record for non-stop flight with two men. Aeroplane #52, Liuet. I.A. Rader, on reconnaissance flight south from Satevo, toward Parral, to locate troops in vicinity of Parral. Located Major Robert L. Howze's command in vicinity Ojito, near Durango State line. Pilot was compelled to land on very rough ground, and damaged aeroplane. Being in a hostile country, 100 miles from the nearest base, and unable to make necessary repairs, the aeroplane was abandoned, and the pilot, proceeded with Major Howze's column. Aeroplane #45, lieut. J.E. Carberry, pilot, Capt. B.D. Foulois, observer, from Chihuahua City to Satevo with despatches from Mr. Marion H. Letcher, American Consul, and despatches from General Guiterres, Military Governor of Chihuahua... Capt. B.D.Foulois and 14 enlisted men, 1st Aero Squadron, from Satevo to Chihauhau City, in automobile and truck, with despatches/for American Consul, and General Gutierres, Military Governor. Due to intense feeling in Chihauhau City over the clash between the American troops and troops at Parral, the Detachment of enlisted men was placed in concealment in the outskirts of the city. Capt. Foulois, accompanied by Cpl. Arthur Westermark (chauffeur) proceeded to the American Consulate, delivered the despatches for the American Consul and Military Governor, and left the City without difficulty. Returned to Division Headquarters, at Satevo, same date. 7
