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| Name: |
Alan John Lance Scott |
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| Country: |
New Zealand |
| Rank: |
Lieutenant Colonel |
| Service: |
Royal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force |
| Units: |
43, 60 |
| Victories: |
5 |
| Born: |
29 June 1884 |
| Place of Birth: |
Christchurch |
| Died: |
16 January 1922 |
| Place of Death: |
London, England |
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Alan John Lance Scott broke both legs in a flying accident during flight training. Although he recovered, he had difficulty walking unaided and often required help getting into and out of a cockpit. An aggressive pilot with a tendency to get into trouble, Scott often patrolled the lines alone. Doing so on 28 May 1917, he encountered Karl Allmenröder who scored his 21st victory by forcing Scott's Nieuport down. |
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| Military Cross (MC) |
Capt. (temp. Maj.) Alan John Lance Scott, Yeo., and R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has on several occasions attacked and destroyed enemy aircraft, and taken successful photographs under heavy fire. He has constantly shown the greatest courage in attacking numerous hostile machines single-handed, during which on two occasions his own machine was considerably damaged. His great coolness, dash, and resource have set an excellent example to his squadron.
Supplement to the London Gazette, 26 July 1917 (30204/7638) |
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| Victories |
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Date |
Time |
Unit |
Aircraft |
Opponent |
Location |
| 1 |
31 Mar 1917 |
0730 |
60 |
Nieuport (A6477) |
Albatros D.III |
Heninel |
| 2 |
08 Apr 1917 |
0930 |
60 |
Nieuport (A6647) |
Albatros C.V |
Douai-Fouquieres |
| 3 |
02 May 1917 |
1630 |
60 |
Nieuport (B1575) |
Albatros D.III |
Eterpigny |
| 4 |
05 Jun 1917 |
2035 |
60 |
Nieuport (B1575) |
Albatros D.III |
Monchy |
| 5 |
10 Jul 1917 |
2010 |
60 |
Nieuport (B1575) |
Albatros D.III |
Quiery la Motte |
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