No. 45 Sqn Polygon Wood, July 1917

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My grandpa was Capt. JW Higgins. I'm try to find out what possible German unit(s) flew the D.III's.

On 16th July 1917, 3 Sopwith Strutters from the squadron were on an interception mission when they were attacked by 6 German Albatros D.III fighters near Houtem, Belgium.

At 09.10 hours, Capt. Matthew Brown 'Bunty' Frew (1895-1974)[1] with Observer 2nd. Lt. George A. Brooke[2] (aircraft serial no. A1020) shot down one of the German aircraft over Polygon Wood and Second Lt. Robert Deakin flying with Observer Capt. James W. Higgins (in aircraft serial no. A8292) forced another down out of control.