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Auchel airfield 18 Squadron 1916


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Guest erdunstan

My great grandfather Cyril Hart-Collins was a pilot who flew out of Auchel Airfield with No 18 Squadron until he was shot down 16/2/1916. Does anyone have (or know where I could source)  any information on this airfield (maps, aerial photos, squadron). Many thanks

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Hi

Google "Auchel/Lozinghem" for info.

Regards Barry

You have posted he was shot down on 16th Feb 1916. Reports I have read state it was on the 19th when he was flying 5621 Vickers FB5,.....interested! I presume you have seen his Royal Aero Club Aviators' Certificate records.

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Thanks both, quite correct he arrived 16/2/16 shot down 19/2/16, war over. A very short aviation career.i attach his photo. I will chase up both leads. Passed through Auchel today on the way back from the Somme, very flat perfect for airfield. Will return when more research undertaken

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