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6th, of the 91st, the 24th and 9th squadrons. The first two had Salmson planes. The 9th had been planned for night reconnaissance, with Breguets. 
This group was charged with reconnaissance of the enemy's back areas and keeping the General Staff supplied with information concerning the disposition and movement of enemy troops by constant observation. 
The 91st assumed the majority of the missions, the 24th being unable to add to any great extent owing to inexperience of personnel and the 9th, lacking equipment and training, did not function. The weather again played havoc with the schedules. Flying had to be done at low altitudes and only observers and pilots who had worked over the terrain prior to the attack could be used on missions. The good weather of the 14th assisted the increased enemy air forces to attack, the photographic missions with new types of machines but with persistency never before encountered in this sector.
 By the determination of the pilots and observers the Group was at all times able to furnish the staff with complete and accurate information regarding movement and disposition.