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Victory 48 (picture source: Thomas La Padula - Aviation Art)
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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.
Combat Overview
A clearer reading of the opposing pilot and aircraft involved in this encounter.
Opponent
Lieutenant · 13th Sqdr, RFC
VS
Manfred von Richthofen
MvR
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Victory 48 (picture source: Thomas La Padula - Aviation Art)
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