ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 80561
Last updated: 26 May 2013
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| Date: | 27-AUG-1918 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a |
| Operator: | 2 Sqn AFC |
| Registration: | E5965 |
| C/n / msn: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | nr Lecluse -
 France
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| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Rellinghamm (Francie) |
An S.E.5a pilot, Cox served with 2 Squadron on the Western Front, scoring five victories in 1918. On 27 August 1918, after downing three enemy aircraft, he was shot down AA and captured by the Germans.
Crew:
Lt.George J. Cox (pilot) AFC - POW
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| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Nov-2010 14:24 | Nepa | Added |
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