October 7, 1916

Victory 04

Event Summary

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Victory 04

Victory 4

Location Map

Coordinates 50.043579366152294, 2.9920404982503865

Event Narrative

Combat Report: Machine Type: New and not seen up till now. Plane No. 6618: A two-deck plane (biplane) with 12 cyl. Daimler Motor No. 25 226. 0910 hrs, near Equancourt. About 0900 I attacked at 3.000 metres altitude and accompanied by two other machines, an English plane near Rancourt. After 400 shots enemy plane dashed downwards, the pilot having been mortally wounded. Occupant: Lieutenant Fenwick, killed by shot in the head. Weather: low clouds and strong winds - stormy all day.

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