 Complete the following phrase:  Based in the Sinai Desert and Palestine, Murphy was initially responsible for No. 1 Squadron aircraft maintece; his achievements saw him mentioned in despatches in 1917. He then trained as a pilot with the RFC in Egypt, where he obtained a temporary commission as a second lieutet on 24 October. He flew with the RFC before returning to No. 1 Squadron in Palestine. During 1918, Murphy saw combat over Jordan, operating Bristol Fighters. On 12 August, he and his observer were selected to join Colonel T. E. Lawrence and his 