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Event Summary
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50.770168436308694, 3.0411227634729854
Event Narrative
‘Losses: Rittmstr. Frhr. v. Richthofen wounded in the back of the head (graze shot) 11.30 a.m. near Wervicq during an attack on a Vickers squadron. Taken to field hospital 76 (St Nicolas) in Courtrai. Squadron command by proxy: Oblt. v. Doering, leader of Jasta 4, Oblt. v. Doering slightly injured; remains on duty. Almost cloudless.’
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Albatros in which MvR was shot down above Wervicq.
Albatros in which MvR was shot down above Wervik
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