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101 | Fruhner | Otto | Ltn | MMC(P), ![]() Iron Cross | Germany | Central Powers | Pilot | 27 | + 1 unconfirmed | FA51, FA20, Jasta 26 | Deutsche Luftstreitkräfte | Albatros ace. On 20 September 1918, Fruhner was wounded and forced to parachute from his plane when he collided with a Sopwith Camel from 203 Squadron. More: http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/germany/fruhner.php If Link Broken | Franks | ![]() ![]() |
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102 | Gardiner | George Cecil | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot See Note | 6 | [3+3] (2 as gunner)(4 kills+2 Lost Control) | 14Sqn (gunner), 17Sqn, 47Sqn, 150Sqn | RFC & RAF | BE12, DH2, Palestine, Camel, Italy. | Shores | ![]() |
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103 | Gates | George Brian | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 16 | [14+2] (4 balloons)(15 kills+1 Lost Control) | 1(N)Sqn, 201Sqn | RNAS & RAF | Camel ace, 1918. | Shores (Other sources 11 victories) | ![]() |
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104 | Gifford | Rupert Cyril D'Arcy | Lt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 6 | [3+3] (3 kills+3 Lost Control) | 208Sqn | RNAS & RAF | Camel ace, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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105 | Gilbertson | Dennis Henry Stacey | Lt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 5 | [4+1] (2 kills+3 Lost Control) | 70Sqn | RAF | 04/09/1918 | Camel ace, 1918. MIA. | Shores | ![]() |
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106 | Gilmour | John Ingals | Maj | ![]() ![]() | Great Britain Scotland | Allies | Pilot | 39 | [36+3] (1 balloon)(29 kills+10 Lost Control) | 27 Sqn, 65 Sqn, 28 Sqn | RFC & RAF | 24 February 1928 | G100 1916, Camel ace 1917-18. Major John Ingles Gilmour DSO MC & Two Bars (28 June 1896 – 24 February 1928) was a World War I flying ace. He was the highest scoring Scotsman in the Royal Flying Corps, with 39 victories. On 1 July 1918, Gilmour capped his career with a performance that earned him a Distinguished Service Order. On that evening, in a 45 minute span, he burned two Fokker D.VIIs and knocked another down out of control, set an Albatros D.V afire, and drove a Pfalz D.III out of the air in 5 separate engagements. | Shores (Other Sources 44) | ![]() ![]() |
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107 | Glen | James Alpheus | Capt | Canada | Allies | Pilot | 15 | [5+10] (9 kills+6 Lost Control) | 3(N)Sqn, 203Sqn | RNAS & RAF | Pup and Camel ace, 1917-18. | Shores | ![]() |
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108 | Gonne | Michael Edward | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 5 | [3+2] (3 kills+2 Lost Control) | 54Sqn | RFC | 08/08/1918 | Pup 1917, Camel 1918. MIA. | Shores | ![]() |
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109 | Goode | Harry King | Lt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 15 | [13+2] (7 balloons)(14 kills+1 Lost Control) | 66Sqn | RAF | 21/08/1942 | Camel ace, Italian front, 1918. KIFA. | Shores | ![]() |
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110 | Gordon | Robert MacIntyre | Lt | Great Britain Scotland | Allies | Pilot | 9 | [8+1] (4 kills+5 Lost Control) | 204Sqn | RAF | Camel ace, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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111 | Gorringe | Frank Clifford | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 14 | [9+5] (12 kills+2 Lost Control) | 4Sqn, 70Sqn, 210Sqn | RFC | Camel ace, 1917-18. | Shores | ![]() |
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112 | Gossip | George Hatfield Dingley | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 6 | (1 kill+5 Lost Control) | 4Sqn RNAS; 204Sqn RAF | RAF | Camel ace, 1917-18. | Shores | ![]() |
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113 | Graham | Ronald | Maj | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 5 | [3+2] | St Pol Seaplane DF; 13(N)Sqn, 213Sqn | RNAS | Baby, Pup, Camel, 1917-18. | Shores | ![]() |
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114 | Graham | Gavin Lynedoch | Lt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 13 | [10+3] (10 kills+3 Lost Control) | 70Sqn, 73Sqn | RAF | Observer, 1917; Camel ace, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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115 | Gray | William Edrington | Lt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 7 | [4+3] (3 kills+4 Lost Control) | 213Sqn | RAF | Camel ace, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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116 | Greene | John Edmund | Capt | Canada | Allies | Pilot | 15 | [11+4] (9 kills+6 Lost Control) | 213Sqn | RAF | 14/10/1918 | Camel ace, 1918. KIA. | Shores | ![]() |
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117 | Gribben | Edward C. | Capt | Great Britain Ireland | Allies | Pilot | 5 | (2 kills+3 Lost control) | 70Sqn, 44Sqn, 41Sqn RFC | RFC | Camel ace, 1917. | Shores | ![]() |
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118 | Hackwill | George Henry | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 9 | [7+2] (4 kills+5 Lost Control) | 22Sqn, 44Sqn RFC; 54Sqn RAF | RAF | FE2, 1916; Camel ace, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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119 | Haines | Alfred John | Lt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 6 | 45Sqn | RAF | 10/08/1918 | Camel ace, Italian front, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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120 | Hales | John Playford | Capt | Canada | Allies | Pilot | 5 | [3+2] (2 kills+3 Lost Control) | RNAS 9Sqn; RAF 203Sqn | RNAS | 23/08/1918 | Camel ace, 1917-18. KIA. | Shores | ![]() |
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121 | Hall | Frederick Vincent | Lt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 7 | [5+2] (5 kills+2 Lost Control) | 4Sqn, 8Sqn, 10Sqn RNAS; 210Sqn RAF | RNAS | 15/05/1918 | Pup, Camel ace, 1917-18. KIA. | Shores | ![]() |
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122 | Hallonquist | Joseph Eskel | Capt | Canada | Allies | Pilot | 5 | [4+1] | 28Sqn | RAF | Camel ace, 1918. POW. | Shores | ![]() |
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123 | Hamilton | Lloyd Andrews | 1stLt | USA | Allies | Pilot | 10 | (2 balloons)(7 kills+3 Lost Control) [4+6] | 3Sqn RAF;17th Sqn | US Air Service | 24/08/1918 | Camel ace, 1918. KIA. | Shores (9 Toliver) | ![]() |
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124 | Hand | Earl McNabb 'Handie' | Capt | Canada | Allies | Pilot | 5 | (4 kills+1 Lost Control) | 45Sqn | RAF | Camel ace, Italian front, 1918. | Shores (Other sources 2 unconf) | ![]() |
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125 | Harris | Arthur Travers 'Bomber' | Gal | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 5 | (2 kills+3 Lost Control) | 70Sqn, 51Sqn, 45Sqn, 44Sqn | RFC | Strutter, Camel, 1917. RAF WWII. | Shores | ![]() |
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126 | Hemming | Geoffrey William | FSLt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 6 | (2 kills+4 Lost Control) | 4Sqn RNAS & 204Sqn RAF | RNAS | Pup, camel, 1917-18. | Shores | ![]() |
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127 | Heron | Oscar Aloysius Patrick | Capt | Great Britain Ireland | Allies | Pilot | 13 | [12+1] (11 kills+2 Lost control) | 70Sqn | RAF | Camel ace, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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128 | Hickey | Charles Robert Reeve | Capt | ![]() DFC and Bar | Canada | Allies | Pilot | 21 | [17+4] (11 kills+10 Lost Control) | RNAS 4 Sqn; RAF 204 Sqn | RAF | 03/10/1918 | Camel ace, 1917-18. KIFA. The son of Major Robert H. F. and Charlotte E. Hickey, brother of Jennett and Elsie. He was a farmer and single. He served with the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles before he transferred to the RNAS. Posted to 4 Naval Squadron in August 1917. A Sopwith Camel pilot, he scored 4 victories before the RAF was formed on 1 April 1918. On 21 April 1918, he forced down a Rumpler C near Wulpen and after landing beside it, was attempting to protect his prize from Belgian citizens when the German aircraft exploded killing several bystanders and injuring Hickey. A month later, he was back in action, scoring twelve more victories before he was killed in a mid-air collision with another Sopwith Camel. Citation: DFC 'Lt. Charles Robert Reeves Hickey. Has been engaged in numerous air battles with marked success during a period of twelve months. On a recent occasion he flew to the assistance of one of our machines which was being pressed by two enemy machines and succeeded in destroying one of them.' Citation: DFC Bar Bar 'Lieut. (T./Capt.) Charles Robert Reeves Hickey, DFC Sea Patrol (Can. Mtd. Rif.). A very determined air fighter who has destroyed seven enemy machines and brought down nine completely out of control during the past three months. His skill and initiative as a flight commander have made his flight very successful. Last month he destroyed two machines and brought down two more out of control in one day, and the remainder of his flight, at the same time succeeded in disposing of several more enemy aircraft without sustaining any casualties.' (Photo courtesy Vancouver Island Military Museum Society) | Shores | ![]() ![]() |
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129 | Hilborn | William Carroll | Capt | Canada | Allies | Pilot | 7 | (6 kills+1 Lost Control) | 66Sqn, 28Sqn, 45Sqn | RAF | 26/08/1918 | Camel ace, Italian front, 1918. DOW. | Shores | ![]() |
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130 | Hinchcliffe | Walter George Raymond | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 6 | (5 kills+1 Lost Control) | 10Sqn RNAS;10Sqn RAF | RAF | 13/03/1928 | Camel ace, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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131 | Hobson | Frank H. | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 15 | [13+2] (10 kills+5 Lost Control) | 70Sqn | RFC | Camel ace, 1917-18. | Shores | ![]() |
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132 | Hodson | George Stacey | Lt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 10 | [8+2] (1 balloon)(8 kills+2 Lost Control) | 73Sqn RFC,213Sqn RAF | RAF | Camel ace, 1918. RAF WWII. | Shores | ![]() |
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133 | Howell | Cedric Ernest 'Spike' | Capt | Australia | Allies | Pilot | 19 | (16 kills+3 Lost Control) | 45Sqn | RFC & RAF | 10/12/1919 | Camel ace, Italian front, 1918. KIFA. | Shores | ![]() |
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134 | Howell | Malcolm G. | Lt | USA | Allies | Pilot | 5 | (2 kills+3 Lost Control) [4+1] | 208Sqn RAF | RAF | Camel ace, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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135 | Howsam | George Robert | Capt | Canada | Allies | Pilot | 13 | [11+2] (8 kills+5 Lost Control) | RFC 70Sqn; RAF 43Sqn | RFC | Camel ace, 1917-18; Snipe, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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136 | Hubbard | William Henry | Capt | Canada | Allies | Pilot | 12 | (6 kills+6 Lost Control) | RFC 7 Sqn, 5 Sqn; RAF 73 Sqn | RAF | BE2, 1916; Camel ace, 1918. Canadian WWI fighter ace, William Henry Hubbard was born 19/5 1898. | Shores | ![]() ![]() |
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137 | Hubbard | Will | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 10 | [7+3] (6 kills+4 Lost Control) | 3Sqn | RAF | Camel ace, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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138 | Hudson | Harold Byron 'Steve' | Lt | Canada | Allies | Pilot | 13 | [6+7] (7 balloons)(11 kills+2 Lost Control) | RFC 28Sqn; RAF 28Sqn,45Sqn | RFC | Camel ace, Italian front, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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139 | Hughes | Eric Yorath 'Taffy' | Capt | Wales (Great Britain) | Allies | Pilot | 5 | [2+3] (1 kill+4 Lost Control) | 46Sqn, 3Sqn | RFC | Pup, Camel, 1917. | Shores | ![]() |
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140 | Hughes | David James | Capt | Wales (Great Britain) | Allies | Pilot | 5 | (3 kills+2 Lost Control) | 3Sqn | RAF | Camel ace, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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141 | Hunter | Thomas Vicars 'Sticky' | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 5 | (1 kill+4 Lost Control) | 66Sqn | RFC | 05/12/1917 | Pup, Camel, 1917, wooden leg. KIFA. | Shores | ![]() |
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142 | Hunter | John Ellis Langford | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 12 | [10+2] (8 kills+4 Lost Control) | 4Sqn RNAS,204Sqn RAF | RAF | Camel ace, 1917-18. | Shores | ![]() |
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143 | Ingalls | David Sinton | Lt | USA | Allies | Pilot | 6 | (1 balloon)(2 kills+4 Lost Control) [1+5] | 213Sqn, 217Sqn RAF | USN RAF | Camel ace, 1918. Only USN ace of WWI. | Shores (5 Toliver) | ![]() |
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144 | James | Mansell Richard | Capt | Canada | Allies | Pilot | 11 | (9 kills+2 Lost Control) | 45Sqn | RAF | 28/05/1919 | Camel ace, 1918. MIFA. | Shores | ![]() |
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145 | Jarvis | Arthur Gordon | Lt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 5 | [2+3] (1 balloon)(4 kills+1 Lost Control) | 28Sqn | RFC & RAF | Camel ace, Italian front, 1917-18. | Shores | ![]() |
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146 | Jarvis de Montainge | Arthur Eyguem 'Jacko' | Lt | Canada | Allies | Pilot | 7 | [2+5] (3 kills, 1 captured, 3 Lost Control) | 17Sqn, 150Sqn | RAF | Bristol M1, Camel, SE5, Macedonia, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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147 | Jenkins | William Stanley | Capt | Canada | Allies | Pilot | 12 | [11+1] (9 kills+3 Lost Control) | 210Sqn | RAF | Camel ace, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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148 | Jerrard | Alan | Lt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 7 | (1 balloon)(6 kills+1 Lost Control) | 19Sqn, 66Sqn | RFC | Camel ace, Italy, 1918. Russia, 1919. | Shores | ![]() |
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149 | Johns | Reginald Leach | Lt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 9 | [3+6] (2 kills+7 Lost Control) | 8Sqn RNAS,218Sqn RAF | RAF | 11/07/1918 | Camel ace, 1918. KIFA. | Shores | ![]() |
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150 | Johnston | Phillip Andrew | LlCdr | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 6 | [4+2] (2 kills+4 Lost Control) | 8Sqn RNAS | RNAS | 17/08/1917 | Triplane, Camel, 1917. KIA. | Shores | ![]() |
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151 | Johnstone | Edward Grahame | Lt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 17 | [6+11] (4 kills+13 Lost Control) | 8Sqn RNAS, 208 Sqn RAF | RAF | Camel ace, 1917-18. | Shores | ![]() ![]() |
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152 | Jones | George | Capt | Australia | Allies | Pilot | 7 | (6 kills+1 Lost Control) | 4Sqn | Australian Flying Corps | Camel, Snipe, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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153 | Jones | Norman Cyril | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 9 | [8+1] (8 kills+1 Lost Control) | 45Sqn | RFC & RAF | Camel ace, Italian front, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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154 | Jones | Albert Leslie | Lt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 7 | [5+2] (2 balloons)(4 kills+3 Lost Control) | 10Sqn RNAS & 210Sqn RAF | RAF | Camel ace, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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155 | Jones | Albert Leslie | Lt | Wales (Great Britain) | Allies | Pilot | 7 | [5+2] (2 balloons)(4 kills+3 Lost Control) | 10Sqn RNAS & 210Sqn RAF | RAF | Camel ace, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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156 | Jones-Williams | Arthur Gordon | Capt | Wales (Great Britain) | Allies | Pilot | 11 | (2 kills+9 Lost Control) | RFC 29Sqn;RAF 65Sqn | RFC | 17/12/1929 | Nieuport ace, 1917; Camel, 1918. KIFA. | Shores (other sources 13) | ![]() |
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157 | Jordan | William Lancelot | Capt | ![]() DSC and Bar ![]() DFC | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 39 | [20+19] (11 kills+28 Lost Control) | 8Sqn RNAS, 208 Sqn RAF | RAF | South African. Camel ace, 1917-18. Citation DSC: Flt. Sub-Lieut. William Lancelot Jordan, RNAS In recognition of the courage and initiative displayed by him in aerial combats. On the 13th July, 1917, in company with another pilot, he attacked an enemy two-seater machine. After bursts of fire from both of our machines, the enemy observer was seen to collapse in the cockpit, and the enemy aircraft was last seen disappearing among some houses. On the 6th December, 1917, whilst patrolling at 15,000 feet, he saw a two-seater enemy aircraft at 10,500 feet, and dived on him, firing about thirty rounds. After falling over to the left, enemy aircraft went down vertically. He has also been instrumental in bringing down other enemy machines. Citation: DSC Bar. Flt. Lieut. William Lancelot Jordan, DSC, RNAS. For skill and determination when leading offensive patrols. On the 6th January, 1918, when on offensive patrol he observed ten Albatross scouts. The enemy dived and spread out, and Flt. Lieut. Jordan, in conjunction with another pilot, attacked one, into which he fired at close range, sending it down in a side-slipping dive. Citation: DFC Lieut. (Hon. Capt.) William Lancelot Jordan, DSC. (late RNAS). A brilliant and most gallant leader who has already been awarded the DSC. and Bar for distinguished services and devotion to duty. He has led numerous offensive patrols into action, displaying at all times marked ability, determination and dash. He is an ideal Squadron Commander who has personally accounted for twenty-five enemy machines. | Shores | ![]() ![]() |
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158 | Joseph | Solomon Clifford | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 13 | [9+4] (1 balloon)(8 kills+5 Lost Control) | 10(N)Sqn RNAS, 210Sqn RAF | RAF | Camel ace, 1918. WIA. | Shores (Other sources 11 victories) | ![]() |
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159 | Keirsted | Ronald McNeill | Capt | Canada | Allies | Pilot | 13 | [9+4] (7 kills+6 Lost Control) | RNAS 4(N)Sqn; RAF 204Sqn | RNAS | Camel ace, 1917-18. | Shores | ![]() |
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160 | Kindley | Field Eugene | Capt | USA | Allies | Pilot | 12 | (9 kills+3 Lost Control) [10+2] | 65Sqn RAF, 148thAeSqn | RAF & US Air Service | 03/01/1920 | Camel ace, 1918. KIFA. | Shores | ![]() |
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161 | King | Elwin Roy 'Bow' | Capt | DSO![]() DFC ![]() MiD ![]() | Australia | Allies | Pilot | 26 | [23+3] (4 balloons)(20 kills+6 Lost Control) | 4 Sqn | Australian Flying Corps | 28 November 1941 | King joined 4 Squadron of the Australian Flying Corps. He scored some 22 of his 26 victories in the final seven months of the war alone. Seven of these were achieved while flying the Sopwith Snipe, making him the highest scoring pilot to use the aircraft. Won DFC September 1918 and mentioned in despatches No. 4 Squadron was operating its Sopwith Camels in hazardous, low-altitude support of Australian ground troops when King arrived in France, and he had little opportunity for air-to-air combat. The burly 6-foot-5-inch (196 cm) King—nicknamed "Bo", "Beau", or "Bow"—also had problems landing the Camel; crammed into its small cockpit, his large frame impeded control stick movement. The resulting rough landings annoyed his commanding officer, Major Wilfred McCloughry, brother of ace Edgar McCloughry. On 16 August 1918, King participated in a major assault against the German airfield at Haubourdin, near Lille, that resulted in thirty-seven enemy aircraft being destroyed on the ground. During the action, described by the official history as a "riot of destruction", King set on fire a hangar housing four or five German planes. He also, according to No. 2 Squadron pilot Charles Copp, flew down Haubourdin's main street, waving as he went, his reason being that "the girls in that village must have had a heck of a time with all that bombing and must have been terribly scared so I thought I'd cheer them up a bit". During October 1918, King converted with the rest of No. 4 Squadron to the upgraded Sopwith Snipe, whose larger cockpit was a better fit for him. He scored with the Snipe on both 28 and 29 October, the latter over Tournai, in what is frequently described as "one of the greatest air battles of the war". At Tournai, amid a confrontation involving over seventy-five Allied and German fighters, King evaded five enemy Fokkers that dived on him, before destroying an LVG in a head-on attack. His tally of seven victories with the Snipe in the closing days of the war made him the highest-scoring pilot in this type. Archive Report | Shores | ![]() ![]() |
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162 | King | Cecil Frederick | Capt | ![]() Military Cross ![]() DFC ![]() Croix de Guerre | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 22 | [15+7] (10 kills+12 Lost Control) | 43 Sqn | RFC & RAF | 24/01/1919 | Camel ace, 1917-18, Snipe. KIFA. Capt. CECIL FREDERICK KING, M.C., D.F.C., Croix de Guerre (avec Palme), RAF, son of Mr. and Mrs. F . H. King, Springfield Dukes, Chelmsford, was killed, the result of a collision in the air at Sedgeford, Norfolk, on January 24th, aged 19 years 11 months. He was educated at Verites, Charterhouse. On leaving school early in 1917 he joined the Royal Flying Corps, and in September of that year went to France, where he served continuously for thirteen months as flying officer and flight commander. He shot down 22 enemy machines, 19 of which were officially confirmed. He also did fine work in attacking enemy troops at low altitudes with his machine-guns and bombs. The French decoration was awarded to him for services rendered to the French Army during the second battle of the Marne, July, 1918. Capt. C. F. King was recently transferred to Sedgeford as a fighting instructor. The funeral took place at Docking (near Sedgeford) on February 4, with full RAF honours.(Flight Magazine 1919) Citation: Military Cross T./2nd Lt. Cecil Frederick King, Gen. List and R.F.C. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On five occasions during a period of three months he has sent down four enemy machines completely out of control, and has destroyed one other. Later, under very adverse weather conditions he carried out a low reconnaissance, during which he engaged troops in a station, causing several casualties, fired into a body of the enemy entering a village from a height of 50 feet, attacked four gun limbers, causing the teams to stampede, and finally dived on to a parade of troops, who scattered in all directions. He has displayed exceptional daring and skill, which, combined with a splendid dash and initiative, have set a fine example to his squadron. Citation: DFC 2nd Lt. (temp. Capt.) Cecil Frederick King, M.C. He is a fine leader who at all times shows great gallantry and skill in manoeuvring; his energy and keenness have brought his flight to a high standard of efficiency. He frequently descends to low altitudes to obtain good results from bombing, and shooting, and on several occasions he has brought down enemy aeroplanes. | Shores (Other sources 20 victories) | ![]() ![]() |
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163 | Kitto | Francis Mansel | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 9 | (4 kills+5 Lost Control) | 43Sqn, 54Sqn | RFC | Strutter, 1917; Camel ace, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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164 | Knotts | Howard Clayton | 2ndLt | USA | Allies | Pilot | 6 | [5+1] | 17th AeSqn | US Air Service | Camel ace, 1918. POW. | Toliver-Constable | ![]() |
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165 | Koch | Alfred | Lt | Canada Switzerland | Allies | Pilot see Note | 10 | [8+2] (1 balloon)(4 kills+6 Lost Control) | 1Sqn, 6Sqn (observer), 70Sqn | RFC | Observer, 1916; Camel ace, 1917-18. | Shores | ![]() |
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166 | Koepsch (Köpsch) | Egon | Ltn | Germany | Central Powers | Pilot | 9 | Jasta 4, Jasta 11 | Deutsche Luftstreitkräfte | 05Dec17 2nd Lt C.G.V Runnels-Moss (Australian Flying Corps) departed at 1250hrs for an Offensive Patrol. He was shot down in flames and killed SE of Westroosbeke by Leutnant J. Kőpsch of Jasta 4. | Franks | ![]() |
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167 | Laurence | Frederic Hope | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 5 | [1+3] (0 kill, 5 Lost Control) | 70Sqn | RFC | Camel ace, 1917. | Shores | ![]() |
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168 | Le boutillier | Oliver Colin 'Boots' | Capt | USA | Allies | Pilot | 10 | (4 kills+6 Lost Control) [6+4] | 9Sqn RNAS, 209Sqn RAF | RAF | Triplane, 1917; Camel ace, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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169 | Leblanc-Smith | Maurice | Maj | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 7 | [6+1] | 18Sqn, 73Sqn | RFC & RAF | FB5, DH2, 1915-16; Camel ace, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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170 | Ledure | Jacques Edouard | s/Lt | Belgium | Allies | Pilot | 2 | (2 balloons)(+1 unconfirmed) | Esc2, Esc10 | Aviation Militaire Belge | Camel, Spad, 1918. | Walter M. Pieters | Belgian Air Force | ![]() |
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171 | Lee | Arthur Stanley Gould | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 7 | [5+2] (2 kills+5 Lost Control) | 46Sqn | RFC | Pup ace, Camel, 1917. | Shores | ![]() |
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172 | Leitch | Alfred Alexander'Ack-Ack' | Capt | Canada | Allies | Pilot | 7 | (4 kills+7 Lost Control) | RFC 43Sqn, RAF 65Sqn | RAF | Camel ace, 1918. Russia, 1919. | Shores | ![]() |
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173 | Leith | James Leith | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot 2 Seater | 8 | [7+2] (3 kills+6 Lost Control) | 25Sqn RFC; 46Sqn RAF | RFC & RAF | FE2 ace, 1916-17, Camel, 1918. | Shores. | ![]() |
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174 | Lennox | James Scott | Lt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 5 | (3 kills+2 Lost Control) | 66Sqn | RAF | Camel ace, Italian front, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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175 | Lightbody | John Douglas | Lt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 5 | (3 kills+2 Lost Control) | 204Sqn | RAF | 04/11/1918 | Camel ace, 1918. MIA. | Shores | ![]() |
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176 | Lingham | George Alexander | Lt | Australia | Allies | Pilot | 6 | (2 kills+4 Lost Control) | 43Sqn | RFC & RAF | Camel ace, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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177 | Littlee (Name is actually Little: read Search Tips for explanation) | Robert Alexander | Capt | DSO and Bar![]() DSC and Bar ![]() Croix de Guerre ![]() | Australia | Allies | Pilot | 47 | [29+8] (24 kills+23 Lost Control) | 1W, 8(N)Sqn, 203Sqn | RNAS & RAF | 27/05/1918 | Triplane and Camel ace, 1916-18. KIA. Top Australian ace | Shores | ![]() |
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178 | Liversedge | Sydney Tyndall | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 13 | [10+3] (6 kills+7 Lost Control) | 70Sqn | RAF | Camel ace, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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179 | Luke | Thomas Carlyon 'Sammy' | Capt, later Sqn Ldr | MC![]() AFC ![]() 1914-15 Star (32062. Cpl. T. C. Luke. R.E.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. T. C. Luke. R.A.F.) | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 6 | [5+1] (4 kills+2 Lost Control) | 66 Sqn RFC 209 Sqn RAF ![]() | RFC & RAF | Pup, 1917; Camel, 1918. MC Citation London Gazette 25 August 1917: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in aerial combats. On several occasions he attacked hostile formations and dispersed them, although they were in superior numbers, showing great dash and fearlessness in engaging them at close range. He has taken part in thirty-five offensive patrols, at all times setting a fine example of courage.’ Born in Plymouth, Devon, in July 1891. He was the son of a tailor, and was educated at Plymouth Grammar School and Shaftsbury School before being employed as a Clerk in the City of London prior to the Great War. He served as a despatch rider with the Royal Engineers in the French theatre of war from 4 June 1915. Luke advanced to Corporal before being selected for a commission, and was gazetted Second Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers, 26 March 1916. Luke was seconded to the Royal Flying Corps at the end of 1916, and gained his Royal Aero Club Certificate (No. 7740) 4 January 1917. He advanced to Flying Officer and was posted as a pilot for operational flying with 66 Squadron (Sopwith Pups) in France around March 1917. Luke opened his account when he shot down an enemy aircraft out of control, 23 May 1917: ‘Lt. T. C. Luke fired 100 rounds into an EA which went down vertically and was lost to view. Later he engaged another German sending 60 rounds into it and it fell away like a leaf then went into a vertical spin near the ground.’ (66 Sqn in France & Italy, by F. W. Bailey and N. L. R. Franks refers) Luke’s second followed five days later, after 66 Squadron had suffered the loss of two pilots: ‘Two more pilots went down on the 27th and 28th, Lt. S S Hume on the former date, R M Roberts on the latter. Roberts probably went down under the guns of Karl Allmenroeder of Jasta 11. Lt. T C Luke avenged the loss of Roberts the same day when he fired 100 rounds at 40 yards into a two seater which fell vertically, not being seen to pull out.’ (Ibid) Luke destroyed an Albatross DIII west of Houthem on 15 June 1917. On the same day as he achieved his fourth victory, 28 July 1917, he and his aircraft were shot up: ‘July 28 was to be the day when 66 scored the greatest number of victories in one day during its period on the Western Front. Although the Pup was by this time almost totally outclassed by the Albatross DIII, 66 like 46 Squadron did good work on the Pup, in spite of the handicap, and despite only one machine-gun. Capt. C C Sharp, now in command of C Flight, fired 80 rounds into one EA damaging it badly. 2/Lt. W A Pritt shot an Albatross off the tail of 2/Lt Huxley, seeing it crash east of Roulers. Hunter shot another down ‘out of control’ from close range, while ‘Sammy’ Luke flamed another. Capt. Taylor and J W ‘The Ratter’ Boumphrey both attacked EA claiming ‘out of control’ victories, and F A Smith damaged another. However, Luke was wounded in the arm while correcting a gun jam and 2/Lt. J B Hine was reported missing. Luke left 66 and later flew as a flight commander...’ (Ibid) Luke’s commanding officer, Colonel Sir Gordon Taylor, gives more detail of the final stages of the combat in his book Sopwith Scout 7309: ‘Then, in realisation slower than my physical action, I knew that I had swept my machine out, and the Hun had passed. I saw him, hauling up, tail on, climbing into the sky. Then he was suddenly obliterated by a flaming mass plunging down in front of me, trailing a column of black and putrid smoke. It was another Albatros. Sammy Luke’s Pup was following it down. Then I saw the other Hun coming back in, diving on him. I couldn’t reach him, or do anything, in time. Futilely, I shouted, ‘Look out, Sammy! Look out!’ I saw the tracer cutting into the Pup. It suddenly reared up, pulled over, and started to go down, west, towards our lines. The Hun did not follow. He turned away to the east and disappeared. Back at Estrée Blanche four machines finally came in; but Sammy Luke was missing. A couple of days later we heard he was in a forward hospital near Bailleul; wounded, but doing all right.’ Despite being wounded and having a damaged aircraft, Luke managed to land safely and subsequently returned to the UK for medical treatment. He returned to operational flying when he was posted as Temporary Captain and Flight Commander to 209 Squadron (Sopwith Camels) in the summer of 1918. The Squadron were tasked with fighter and ground-attack duties, and Luke added to his score when he shared in the destruction of a Halberstadt C near Harbonnieres, 8 August 1918. He led his flight in many combats throughout August, and reached ‘Ace’ status when he destroyed a Fokker DVII near Buisey, South of Arras, 25 August 1918: ‘While on patrol I observed 7 or 8 Fokker Biplanes much below us. I dived on them with the formation and fired a long burst of 200 rounds at one at about 100 yards range causing the machine to go into a spin and I eventually observed it crash on the ground. I also observed another machine to crash in the same area.’ (Combat Report refers) Luke was on the receiving end the following day, whilst on a low patrol south of the River Scarpe: ‘Pilot left aerodrome at 7.15am. His machine became badly damaged by fire from ground, catching fire and crashing in shell hole. Pilot sustained slight injuries. Machine unsalvable, recommended to be struck off strength of No. 209 Squadron and RAF in the Field.’ (RAF Report on Casualties to Personnel and Machines (When Flying), refers) Luke remained in the RAF after the war, and competed in the fourth RAF Aerial Pageant at Hendon in July 1923. He won the ‘low bombing’ event flying a Sopwith Snipe. Luke subsequently had several Middle East postings, before advancing to Squadron Leader in November 1930. After postings to 7 Squadron and RAF Andover, Luke was appointed to the command of 18 Squadron at Upper Heyford in October 1931. He was posted to the Air Armament School, R.A.F. Eastchurch in March 1935 (AFC), and died of a heart attack in Princess Mary’s R.A.F. Hospital, RAF Halton, Buckinghamshire. Squadron Leader Luke is buried in St. Michaels Church, Halton. | Shores | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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180 | Lussier | Emile John | Capt | Canada (French Canadian) | Allies | Pilot | 11 | [9+2] (5 kills+6 Lost control) | 73Sqn | RAF | Camel ace, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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181 | MacDonald | William Myron | Lt | Canada | Allies | Pilot | 8 | 66Sqn | RAF | Camel ace, Italian front, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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182 | MacGregor | Norman Miers | FLt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 7 | [3+4] (3 kills+4 Lost Control) | 6(N)Sqn, 10(N)Sqn RNAS | RNAS | Camel ace, 1917. | Shores | ![]() |
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183 | Mackay | George Chisholme | Capt | Canada | Allies | Pilot | 18 | [10+8] (12 kills+6 Lost Control) | RNAS SDF, 13(N)Sqn; RAF 213Sqn | RNAS & RAF | Camel ace, 1917-18. | Shores | ![]() |
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184 | MacKereth | John | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 7 | [6+1] (2 balloons) | 28Sqn, 66Sqn | RAF | Camel ace, Italian front, 1918. POW. | Shores | ![]() |
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185 | Maclaren | Donald Roderick | Capt | Distinguished Service Order (DSO), Military Cross and Bar, Commandeur de Légion d'honneur, Croix de Guerre | Canada | Allies | Pilot | 54 | [38+16] (6 balloons) (28 kills+26 Lost Control) | 46Sqn | RFC, RAF | 1989-07-04 | Camel best ace, 1918. MacLaren joined the Royal Flying Corps in 1917. his 54 victories, made him the highest scoring ace to fly a Sopwith Camel. MacLaren's last victory on October 9, 1918. His combat career came to an end the next day when he broke his leg while wrestling with a friend. Following the Armistice, he helped form the Royal Canadian Air Force before retiring to begin a career in civil aviation. | Shores | ![]() ![]() |
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186 | Macmillan | Norman | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 9 | (3 kills+6 Lost Control) | 45Sqn | RFC | Strutter, Camel ace, 1917. | Shores (Other sources 11 victories) | ![]() |
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187 | Maddocks | Henry Hollingdrake | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 7 | (6 kills+1 Lost Control) | 54Sqn | RFC | Pup, 1917; Camel, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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188 | Malley | Garnet Francis | Capt | Australia | Allies | Pilot | 6 | (1 balloon)(5 kills+1 Lost Control) | 4Sqn | Australian Flying Corps | Camel ace, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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189 | Mann | William Edward G. 'Pedro' | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 13 | [11+2] (6 kills+7 Lost Control) | 208Sqn | RAF | Camel ace, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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190 | Manuel | John Gerald | Capt | Canada | Allies | Pilot | 13 | [12+1] (10 kills+3 Lost Control) | RNAS 10Sqn; RAF 210Sqn | RNAS & RAF | 10/06/1918 | Camel ace, 1917-18. KIA. | Shores | ![]() |
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191 | Marchant | Cecil James 'Chips' | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 9 | [3+6] (5 kills+4 Lost Control) | 46Sqn, 78Sqn, 44Sqn | RAF | Camel ace, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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192 | Masters | Ernest Harold | Lt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 8 | [7+1] (6 kills+2 Lost Control) | 45Sqn | RFC | 24/12/1918 | Camel ace, Italian front, 1918. KIFA. | Shores | ![]() |
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193 | Maud | Charles Midgley | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 11 | (8 kills+3 Lost Control) | 66Sqn | RAF | Camel ace, Italian front, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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194 | Maund | Hugh Bingham | Capt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 8 | [6+2] (1 balloon)(2 kills+6 Lost Control) | 10(N)Sqn; 210Sqn, 204Sqn | RNAS & RAF | Camel ace, 1917-18. | Shores | ![]() |
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195 | Maxted | William Henry | 2Lt | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 5 | [4+1] (1 balloon)(3 kills+2 Lost Control) | 3Sqn | RAF | 17/12/1918 | Camel ace, 1918. KIFA. | Shores | ![]() |
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196 | Maxwell | Reginald Stuart 'George' | Maj | Great Britain | Allies | Pilot | 9 | (5 kills, 1 FTL, 3 Lost Control) | 25Sqn, 20Sqn, 54Sqn | RFC & RAF | FE2b, 1916; Camel, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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197 | Maye (name is May. See explanation in Search Tips) | Wilfred Reid 'Wop' | Capt | ![]() OBE ![]() DFC | Canada | Allies | Pilot | 13 | [10+3] (9 kills+4 Lost Control) | 209 Sqn | RAF | 1952-06-21 | Camel ace, 1918. OBE DFC (Born 1896-03-20), was a Canadian flying ace in the First World War and a leading post-war aviator. He was the final Allied pilot to be pursued by Manfred von Richthofen before the German ace was shot down on the Western Front in 1918. After the war, May returned to Canada, pioneering the role of a bush pilot while working for Canadian Airways in Northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Went on to become one of the most famous Canadian aviation pioneers and bush pilots, noted for his innovative mind and great perseverance in the face of adversity. | Shores. Wikipedia | Archive Report | ![]() ![]() |
198 | McCloughry (later Kingston-McCloughry) | Edgar James Kingston | Capt | DSO![]() DFC & Bar ![]() MiD ![]() | Australia | Allies | Pilot | 21 | (4 balloons)(20 kills+1 Lost Control) | 23 Sqn RFC; 4 Sqn AFC (CO) | RFC & AFC | 15 November 1972 | Camel ace, 1918. Australian WWI fighter ace, Edgar James Kingston McCloughry was born 10/9 1896. He authored 2 books: Direction of War
A Critique of the Political Direction and High Command in War; E.J. Kingston McCloughry / Hardcover / New York: Frederick A. Praeger, 1958
Defense Policy and Strategy
E.J. Kingston McCloughry / Hardcover / New York: Frederick A. Praeger, 1960 More: http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/australi/mccloughry.php Citation DFC: Lieut. (T./Capt.) Edgar James McClaughry (Australian Flying Corps). Early one morning this officer left the ground, and, meeting an enemy two-seater ten miles over the lines, he engaged and destroyed it. He was immediately attacked by five scouts; these he out-manoeuvred, destroying one and driving the remainder down. He is a determined and successful scout leader, who in recent operations has accounted for nine enemy machines, in addition to three others and one balloon when serving with another squadron. Citation DFC Bar: Lt. (T./Capt.) Edgar James McClaughry, D.F.C. (Australian Flying Corps). In the short space of one month this officer has destroyed ten enemy aeroplanes and balloons. He has organised and carried out numerous raids on the enemy, frequently at very low altitudes. Altogether he has destroyed fifteen aeroplanes and four balloons. Early one morning he crossed our lines to attack a balloon which he had previously located. As soon as daylight allowed he dived and opened fire on the balloon, which was on the ground, descending to within fifty feet of it. The balloon burst into flames. He then attacked some horse transport, dropping bombs and firing, some 300 rounds at 1,500 feet altitude. Citation DSO: Capt. Edgar James McClaughry, D.F.C. (Australian F.C.). (FRANCE) A bold and fearless officer, who has performed many gallant deeds of daring, notably on 24th September, when, attacking a train at 250 feet altitude, he obtained a direct hit, cutting it in two, the rear portion being derailed. He then fired a number of rounds at the fore portion, which pulled up. Sighting a hostile two-seater he engaged it and drove it down. Proceeding home he observed seven Fokker biplanes; although he had expended the greater part of his ammunition, Captain McClaughry never hesitated, but engaged the leader. During the combat that ensued he was severely wounded by fire from a scout that attacked him from behind; turning, he drove this machine off badly damaged. His ammunition being now expended he endeavoured to drive off two hostile scouts by firing Very lights at them. Exhausted by his exertions, he temporarily lost consciousness, but recovered sufficiently to land his machine safely. This officer has destroyed fourteen machines and four balloons, and has repeatedly displayed an utter disregard for danger in attacking ground targets. Later changed name to Kingston-McCloughry. Brother of Wilfred Ashton McCloughry who changed his name to McClaughry | Shores (Other sources 23) | Bio | ![]() ![]() |
199 | Mcconnell | Roy Kirkwood | Lt | Canada | Allies | Pilot | 7 | [3+4] (4 kills+3 Lost Control) | 46Sqn | RAF | Camel ace, 1918. | Shores | ![]() |
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200 | McDonald | Roderick | Capt | Canada | Allies | Pilot | 8 | [2+6] (5 kills+3 Lost Control) | 8(N)Sqn, 208Sqn | RNAS & RAF | 21/04/1918 | Triplane, Camel, 1917-18. KIA. | Shores | ![]() |
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