ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 139836
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| Date: | Saturday 1 December 1917 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Airco DH.5 |
| Owner/operator: | 68 Sqn RFC |
| Registration: | A9341 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | at Wagholien -
 France
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Baizieux (Francie) |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
1.12.1917 Lt.Benjamin in DH5 (A9341) left the aero. at Baizieux at 12:50 p.m. on a Special mission over Bourlon Woods. he was shot down by E.A. at Wagholien.
Oil tank shot through top , left longeron shot through and split. Pilot Ok. Aircraft to 2 A.D. for repair.
Sources:
https://www.awm.gov.au//collection/records/awm4/subclass.asp?levelID=1436
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Nov-2011 05:01 | Nepa | Added |
| 14-Nov-2011 01:55 | Nepa | Updated [Aircraft type] |
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