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spad · 10 October 2009, 01:32 AM

Looking through Ray Sturtivants book on Royal Navy aircraft I find mention of two victories by

Harold Mellings that aren't normally included in his score.

12.11.16 LVG-Aviatik crashed at Chakla, Mellings flying Bristol Scout

12.11.17 Albatros DIII in flames, Mellings flying Sopwith LCT.

Does anyone else have details of these claims.

I also note a claim by a second pilot on 25.11.17 for a Rumpler C. This pilot flying a Camel. Was this a shared victory with Mellings?

And lastly... does anyone have details of his career before joining 2 Wing? He is mnetioned as joining up on the outbreak of war but the first mention I have of him is an accident in 1916!

regards

Spad

10 October 2009, 01:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
spad Two-seater Pilot Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: work Posts: 223	HT Mellings Looking through Ray Sturtivants book on Royal Navy aircraft I find mention of two victories by Harold Mellings that aren't normally included in his score. 12.11.16 LVG-Aviatik crashed at Chakla, Mellings flying Bristol Scout 12.11.17 Albatros DIII in flames, Mellings flying Sopwith LCT. Does anyone else have details of these claims. I also note a claim by a second pilot on 25.11.17 for a Rumpler C. This pilot flying a Camel. Was this a shared victory with Mellings? And lastly... does anyone have details of his career before joining 2 Wing? He is mnetioned as joining up on the outbreak of war but the first mention I have of him is an accident in 1916! regards Spad