Accident Sopwith Camel ,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 121373
 
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Date:Friday 11 June 1920
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic CAML model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Sopwith Camel
Owner/operator:Hellenic Army Air Force
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Sarahanli -   Turkey
Phase: Combat
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
The pilot was shot by a sniper during low flying over enemy trenches. Accident happened during Asia Minor Campain.

Sources:

"Hellenic Air Force History" Volume 2 Athens 1998, pg. 43

Revision history:

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28-Mar-2011 16:16 nikitas Added

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