 25 Squadron in France, as observer/gunner in a Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.2, reconnaissance biplane.On 17 November, he scored his only victory with this squadron, and it may be the only occasion that he witnessed the destruction of the enemy aircraft.Scandrett returned to England for pilot training in early 1917, gaining his flying certificate, and on 27 April he was appointed a flying officer with seniority from 7 August 1916.