Sydney William Carline: Pioneer of WWI Aerial Combat Art Sydney William Carline (August 14, 1888 – February 14, 1929) stands as a remarkable figure in British art history—a painter who simultaneously embraced artistic expression and served his country with unwavering dedication during the tumultuous years of World War I. Born into an artistically inclined family in London, Carline’s lineage included George Francis Carline, a celebrate…