This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Wednesday 26 December 1917 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Airco DH.5 |
| Owner/operator: | 68 Sqn RFC |
| Registration: | A9473 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near Cambrie -
 France
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Baizieux (Fr.) |
Airco DH.5 (A9473) Shot down in action.26/12/1917
Crew:
Capt. John BELL (Aus.pilot) RFC - injured and died the next day
Sources:
First World War Diaries - AWM4, Sub-class 8/5 No 2 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Nov-2010 06:54 | Nepa | Added |
| 24-Jul-2011 22:24 | Nepa | Updated [Source, Narrative, ] |
| 14-Nov-2011 01:54 | Nepa | Updated [Aircraft type, ] |
| 12-Feb-2021 15:05 | Nepa | Updated [Location, Narrative, Operator, ] |
| 24-Mar-2024 22:44 | Nepa | Updated [Departure airport, Narrative, Operator, ] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation