Featured image
Victory 43
Event Summary
Location Map
Coordinates
50.42137728984351, 2.975096923957201
Event Narrative
Combat Report: 1935 hrs, Noyelles-Godault, near Henin Liétard. Vickers two-seater, No. 4997. Motor No. 917, 8 cylinder stand. Motor. Occupants: Lieutenants Bates and Barnes, both killed. With three planes of my Staffel, I attacked an enemy bombing squadron consisting of Vickers (old type) above Henin Liétard. After a short fight, my adversary began to glide down and finally plunged into a house near Noyelles-Godault. The occupants were both killed and the machine destroyed.
Combat Overview
A clearer reading of the opposing pilot and aircraft involved in this encounter.
Related Media
17GW432 The room of von Richthofen with a trophy wall bearing the serial numbers of his victims cut from the wreckage. The chandelier is a rotary engine from one of his kills.
17GW432 The room of von Richthofen with a trophy wall bearing the serial numbers of his victims cut from the wreckage. The chandelier is a rotary engine from on...
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 Your email address will not be published.