April 11, 1917

Victory 40

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Victory 40

Victory 40

Location Map

Coordinates 50.35887417243176, 2.8506593876582174

Event Narrative

"fell inside Allied Lines Combat Report: 0925 hrs, Willerval, this side of the lines. BE two-seater; details cannot be given, as English attacked this part of the Front, thus making communication with front lines impossible. Occupants: No details. Flying with Leutnant Wolff, I attacked English infantry flyer at low height. After a short fight the enemy plane fell into a shell hole. When dashing to the ground, the wings of the plane broke off. Weather: high wind, low clouds and snow."

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