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Originally Posted by Graeme
WEDNESDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 1917 - Ctd
Lt E Golding (Kia) & 1391 Cpl L S Goss (Pow), 3 Sqn, Morane BB A234 – took off 10:45/10:45 and contrary to orders the formation flew over lines and passed north of Cambrai to Estourmel where number of EA rose to attack and last seen 1 mile east of Estourmel on practice formation; Oblt Richard Flashar, Js5, 2nd victory [Cambrai – Caudry at 12:03/12:03] ?
Lt C A Sutcliffe (Pow) & Lt T Humble (Pow), 3 Sqn, Morane P A6655 – took off 10:45/10:45 and contrary to orders the formation flew over lines and passed north of Cambrai to Estourmel where number of EA rose to attack and last seen 1 mile east of Estourmel on practice formation; Ltn d R Rudolf Matthei, Js5, 7th victory [Maretz - SW Caudry at 12:05/12:05] ?
Graeme
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It's hard to believe that these elderly Morane's were still being used as front line aircraft at this point. Must have been some of Jasta 5s easiest victories.
I presume the strong winds must have contributed to the error.
The casualty cards do not make it clear what type of Moranes these were, but The on charge data suggests these were both Parasols, so possible that A234 is also a P type.