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Willis, A.E. (Arthur Ernest)

 
 
Full nameWillis, A.E. (Arthur Ernest)
IDOC0246004
ObjectCC2_25920
 
CollectionArchives
ClassificationCasualty Record Series
SeriesCasualty Card Type - Incident
 
InitialsA.E.
First namesArthur Ernest
SurnameWillis
Service no515667
 
RankFlt Cdt
OrganisationRoyal Air Force
UnitCentral Flying School (RFC)
TradePilot
 
Prisoner of warNo
Casualty dateAugust 27th 1918
AccidentChoked engine when taking off and spun into ground.
Result of accidentKilled
Death dateAugust 27th 1918
Remarks'B' Squadron.
Terms of enlistment
Awards
Attached from
PlaceUpavon/UK
Death details
AircraftSopwith F.1 Camel
Aircraft serialF1396
Engine typeClerget 130 hp

Engine numbers
Manufacturer
War DepartmentWD21416


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