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Downing, D.C. (Dawson Calybut)

 
 
Full nameDowning, D.C. (Dawson Calybut)
IDOC0290150
ObjectBAS-1915-0020
 
CollectionLibrary
ClassificationRoll of Honour
SeriesRoll of Honour 1914-1918
 
InitialsD.C.
First namesDawson Calybut
SurnameDowning
Service no
 
RankFlt Lt
OrganisationRoyal Naval Air Service
UnitCentral Flying School, Upavon, Wiltshire
 
Prisoner of warNo
Accident
Result of accident
Death dateFebruary 25th 1915
Remarks
Terms of enlistment
Awards
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PlaceUpavon, Wiltshire
Death detailsAccidentally Killed about Mid-day 25 February 1915 flying a B.E. 2c at the Central Flying School. Flying by the sheds at about 300 feet machine nose dived to earth, pilot wasKilled instantly, he was aged 25. Inquest returned a verdict of accidental death


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Bram, Wednesday February 25th 2015 19:17