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Victory 07

Under the guns of the Red Baron, Norman Franks, Hal Giblin and Nigel McCrery p. 27??

3 November 1916
north-east of Grevillers Wood
Grévillers

“Combat Report: 1410 hrs, north-east of Grevillers Wood. Vickers two-seater No. 7010.

Accompanied by two machines of the Staffel, I attacked a low flying plane at 1.800 metres altitude. After 400 shots, adversary dashed to the ground. The plane was smashed to pieces, inmates killed. As the place where the plan fell is under heavy fire, no details can be ascertained as yet.

Weather: very strong winds all day, low clouds in the morning; clearing in the afternoon.”

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