April 28, 1917

Victory 48

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Victory 48

Victory 48 (picture source: Thomas La Padula - Aviation Art)

Location Map

Coordinates 50.27905567036076, 2.945449095384755

Event Narrative

Combat Report: 0930 hrs, Wood east of Pelves, south-east corner of Square 6998, this side of line. BE2. Pilot: Lieutenant Follit, killed. Observer: F I Kirckham, slightly injured. While on pursuit-flying, about 0930, I attacked an enemy infantry or artillery flyer at 600 metres above the trenches. Above the wood of Pelves I caused the enemy plane to fall. The adversary, from the beginning to the end of the fight, was never able to get out of range of my guns. Weather:low clouds.

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Victory 48

Victory 48

Victory 48 (picture source: Thomas La Padula - Aviation Art)

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