There was no aviation transport wing in World War I. Logistics was either by sea, truck or horse. In Palestine FA300 dominated the air; their aircraft were faster, better armed and more capable. However, logistics for them was a major hassle as petrol had to be brought in by donkey.
The allied supply lines were less extended and followed the ocean ports with the Royal Navy dominating the Mediterranean. The biggest concern were submarines. Aircraft were not powerful enough in WWI to sink a capital ship as they could in WWII.
There were instances were supply lines were stretched and one case in 1918 was when the AFC was supporting Lawrence of Arabia and the Arab irregulars near Deraa. The AFC forward base at Azrak required petrol, oil, ammunition and parts to be constantly flown in.
Fortunately, the AFC squadron had recently received a Handley Page 0/400. It was quickly pressed into transport duties.
The photo was taken by Richard Williams and is from the AWM Collections ID No.A00654. Under Australian copyright law no photograph taken before 1955 can be under copyright any longer. (more)
The photo was taken by Richard Williams and is from the AWM Collections ID No.A00654. Under Australian copyright law no photograph taken before 1955 can be under copyright any longer. (more)