April 13, 1917

Victory 41

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Victory 41

Victory 41 (picture source: Thomas La Padula - Aviation Art)

Location Map

Coordinates 50.33080860063041, 3.0045231208087038

Event Narrative

Combat Report: 0858 hrs, between Vitry and Brebières. New Body DD: plane burnt. Occupants: Lieutenant M A Woat and Steward (Thomas) both killed. Motor No. 3759; fixed Motor V-shaped, 12 cylinders. With six planes of my Staffel I attacked an enemy squadron of the same force. The plane I had singled out fell to the ground between Vitry and Brebières, after a short fight. On touching down both occupants and machine burned to ashes. Weather: fine but cloudy.

Combat Overview

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

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Victory 41

Victory 41

Victory 41 (picture source: Thomas La Padula - Aviation Art)

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