September 23, 1916

Victory 02

Event Summary

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Victory 02

Victory 2

Location Map

Coordinates 50.1255020682408, 2.9622737898114133

Event Narrative

Combat report: 1100hrs. One-seater Martinsyde, GW No. 174. 1100 air fight above Bapaume. Adversary dashed, after 300 shots, mortally wounded, near Beugny (street Bapaume - Cambrai) to the ground. Two machine guns recovered, will be delivered. Dead occupant buried by 7th Infantry division. Weather: bright and clear all day; ground mist in early morning.

Combat Overview

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