April 7, 1918

Victory 78

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Victory 78

Victory 78 (picture source: Thomas La Padula - Aviation Art)

Location Map

Coordinates 49.878200014750455, 2.510568989517456

Event Narrative

Combat Report: 1205 hrs, 500 metres east of Hill 104, north of Villers-Bretonneux. Spad, fell down; Englishman. I was observing, and noted that a Kette (three) of German planes pursuing an English plane was being attacked from the rear. I dashed to their aid and attacked an English plane. After putting myself behind him several times, the adversary fell. The plane crashed into the ground and I saw that it smashed to pieces. This happened 500 metres east of Hill 104. Possibly a different Camel from 73 Sqn; three were lost.

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Victory 78

Victory 78

Victory 78 (picture source: Thomas La Padula - Aviation Art)

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