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Event Narrative
"Air combat successes: On 7 October, Lieutenant von Richthofen shot down an English single-seat biplane near Equancourt. The occupant, Lieutenant Fenwick, was killed. The aircraft was a new type of B.E.
From the enemy: The single-seat biplane shot down by Lt. Frhr. v. Richthofen near Equancourt on 7 October (Lt. Fenwick) belonged to the 21st Squadron and, according to the papers, to a B.E. Flight. The aircraft appears to be a newer design."
Combat Overview
A clearer reading of the opposing pilot and aircraft involved in this encounter.
Opponent
2nd Lieutenant · 21st Sqdr, RFC
VS
Manfred von Richthofen
MvR
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