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Name: Olans Charles William Johnsen
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Country: England
Rank: Captain
Service: Royal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force
Unit: 98
Victories: 5
Born: 25 October 1889
Place of Birth: Bromley
Died:  
Place of Death:  
 
No notes for Olans Charles William Johnsen.
 
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Lieut. (A./Capt.) Olans Charles William Johnsen. (FRANCE)
   A brilliant leader and gallant fighter. On 1st October this officer led a bombing formation against a railway junction, and, owing to his skilful leadership, serious damage was caused. Three big explosions occurred in the station, wrecking a number of trucks, and a factory near by was demolished. He has taken part in thirty-four raids, eighteen of which he has led. He has accounted for five enemy aeroplanes.
Supplement to the London Gazette, 8 February 1919 (31170/2041)
 
Victories
Date Time Unit Aircraft Opponent Location
1 11 Jul 1918 0730 98 D.H.9 (D1731) 1 Pfalz D.III (OOC) Don
2 18 Jul 1918 0805 98 D.H.9 (C6349) 1 Albatros D.V (DES) Fère-en-Tardenois
3 20 Jul 1918 1950 98 D.H.9 (C6349) 1 Fokker DR.I (DESF)  
4 30 Aug 1918 1815 98 D.H.9 (D3169) 2 Fokker D.VII (OOC) Somain
5 16 Sep 1918 1045 98 D.H.9 (D3169) 3 Fokker D.VII (OOC) Oisy
1 Observer Capt GH Whitfield
2 Observer 2/Lt AH Fuller
3 Observer 2/Lt CH Thompson
 
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