Cnock Posted 19 August , 2006 Share Posted 19 August , 2006 Hello, Does anyone has more information concerning Flight Sub Lieutenant Ronald Felix COLLINS, 10 Sqn, who died on 28/4/1917. Regards, Cnock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horatio2 Posted 19 August , 2006 Share Posted 19 August , 2006 Cnock, Manicafan will doubtless give you his career details. All I have (from the books) is that he ditched his Sopwith Triplane Scout (N.5350) after engine failure en route to Boulogne on 23 April 1917. He and the aircraft were recovered by the French patrol boat JOYEUSE and taken to Dunkirk. Five days later, on 28 April, he stalled (in STS N.5438) from 50 feet after a bumped landing and died of his injuries. H2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted 19 August , 2006 Share Posted 19 August , 2006 Eddy, Collins, Ronald Felix FSL Born 7th April 1895. From London. Joined the RNAS on 24th September 1916. Under Instruction at Crystal Palace from 24th September 1916. Under instruction at Eastchurch from 2nd October 1916. Under Instruction at Cranwell from 9th December 1916. Dover on 14th April 1917. 10(N) from 18th April 1917 to 28th April 1917, when crashed on landing at Furnes, suffered fracture to base of skull and fractured right leg, subsequently died of his injuries. 28th April A bombing escort mission was scheduled for 15.40 but the five Triplanes were unable to locate the bombers. The patrol continued as a formation practice, upon completion of which, FSL Collins bounced his Triplane (N5438) when trying to land, took off again, stalled and side-slipped in from 50ft wrecking the machine, Collins subsequently died of his injuries. Taken from "A History of No.10 Squadron RNAS in WW1", published by Schiffer, written by somebody or other I never managed to find a photograph of him unfortunately. However, I can tell you every flight he made with the squadron if you want. Regards, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnock Posted 19 August , 2006 Author Share Posted 19 August , 2006 Mike, H2, Thank You very much! Regards, Cnock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAAEd Posted 19 August , 2006 Share Posted 19 August , 2006 I never managed to find a photograph of him unfortunately. However, I can tell you every flight he made with the squadron if you want. Regards, Mike If that information is in said book then I could provide that information also. If a picture turns up I would appreciate being able to include a copy within the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted 19 August , 2006 Share Posted 19 August , 2006 PetrolPigeon, you would not believe what turns up the minute a book goes to press - in ths case a photo of Black Sheep (unfortunately I do not possess a copy and almost certainly would not have been allowed to use), a very nice shot of Gerry Nash and Leslie Kent in a POW camp, letters written after the war, several other officers etc. That's life I suppose! If a shot of Collins does surface I'll remember you! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
per ardua per mare per terram Posted 20 August , 2006 Share Posted 20 August , 2006 You can also trace the dsposition of RNAS officers using the National Archives references are in this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAAEd Posted 20 August , 2006 Share Posted 20 August , 2006 If a shot of Collins does surface I'll remember you! Mike Thanks for that and I do know only to well how things turn up after texts have been 'put-to-bed'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 21 August , 2006 Share Posted 21 August , 2006 Eddy, Collins, Ronald Felix FSL Born 7th April 1895. From London. Joined the RNAS on 24th September 1916. Under Instruction at Crystal Palace from 24th September 1916. Under instruction at Eastchurch from 2nd October 1916. Under Instruction at Cranwell from 9th December 1916. Dover on 14th April 1917. 10(N) from 18th April 1917 to 28th April 1917, when crashed on landing at Furnes, suffered fracture to base of skull and fractured right leg, subsequently died of his injuries. 28th April A bombing escort mission was scheduled for 15.40 but the five Triplanes were unable to locate the bombers. The patrol continued as a formation practice, upon completion of which, FSL Collins bounced his Triplane (N5438) when trying to land, took off again, stalled and side-slipped in from 50ft wrecking the machine, Collins subsequently died of his injuries. Taken from "A History of No.10 Squadron RNAS in WW1", published by Schiffer, written by somebody or other I never managed to find a photograph of him unfortunately. However, I can tell you every flight he made with the squadron if you want. Regards, Mike Hi, Just a little to add to Mike's post. Collins enlisted in the RNAS as a Leading Mechanic on 29th August 1914 as F186 He served with No 3 Squadron in 1914 He was awarded the 1914 Star (see page 194 in "The 1914 Star to The Royal Navy & The Royal Marines" W.H.Fevyer & J.W.Wilson. Naval & Military Press) I also believe his log book and a photograph or photographs are held in what was the Liddle Collection in the Brereton Library, University of Leeds although I have a feeling that the title of the collection has changed. It's a pity that Mike didn't ask as I have been aware of the material in Leeds for over 5 years. Regards Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted 22 August , 2006 Share Posted 22 August , 2006 Duncan, thanks for reminding me - I was aware of the material at Leeds Uni - though comparing the current description with the description that I printed off about 5 or 6 years ago shows considerable differences!!! I will enquire if the album contains a shot of Collins. The Liddle Collection is a valuable source and the library responds very quickly to requests (usually). By the way, I did ask, about 16 - 17 years ago and also about 4 years ago! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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