March 4, 1917

Victory 22

Event Summary

Featured image

Victory 22

Location Map

Coordinates 50.460847735488976, 2.795852292025774

Event Narrative

"aircraft actually returned to base safely. Combat Report: 1250 hrs, one kilometre north of Loos. BE two-seater. Details unknown, plane fell on enemy's side. I had started all by myself and was just looking for my Staffel when I spotted a single BE. My first attack was apparently a failure as my adversary tried to escape by curves and dives. After having forced my adversary downwards from 2.800 to 1.200 metres, he imagined himself safe and flew straight on once more. I took advantage of this, put myself behind him and fired some 500 shots at him. My adversary dived, but in such a steep way that I could not follow. According to our infantry observations, the plane crashed to the ground in front of our trenches. Weather: fine."

Combat Overview

A clearer reading of the opposing pilot and aircraft involved in this encounter.

VS

Related Media

Picture

Sources

Pilots

MvR Airplanes

Airplane Types Richthofen flew

Opponent Airplanes

Opponent Airplane Types

Discussion

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment on this event.

Leave a comment

Your comment will appear after an administrator approves it. Your email address will not be published.

This research platform was curated by Hein Poblome with care, patience, and a lot of passion. If you enjoy the work and would like to support the project, buying him a coffee is a wonderful way to help. Support on Buy Me a Coffee