In 1915, British airman Louis Strange, whilst engaging a German Aviatik two-seater, fell out of his cockpit. He held on dangling from his machine only by the drum of his Lewis gun that he was struggl…

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In 1915, British airman Louis Strange, whilst engaging a German Aviatik two-seater, fell out of his cockpit. He held on dangling from his machine only by the drum of his Lewis gun that he was struggl…

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Louis Strange MC,DFC (bar)

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During the First World War there are many accounts of RFC (Royal Flying Corp) pilots modifying their aircraft. Whilst serving with No. 6 Squadron on the Western Front Pilot Officer Louis Strange de…

Full title: In 1915, British airman Louis Strange, whilst engaging a German Aviatik two-seater, fell out of his cockpit. He held on dangling from his machine only by the drum of his Lewis gun that he was struggling to change out.

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