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CThomas
If it is a Camel and not a Pup, then I would go with Bristol's resolution of 70 Sqn. The flight letter & pilot number identification was common in the RFC late 1916 and first half of 1917. It was certainly used by 70 Sqn when it first converted to Camels in July 17. There are well known photos of a captured C flight machine - off the cuff I think 'C5' and downed on 28 July 17. Also 56 Sqn CR's note the letter & number in relation to 70 Sqn Camels cJuly 17 in regards their fights alongside 70 Sqn. Moreover this type of identification marking was generally relaced in the RFC by the the single letter system - A to R in August 17. And 70 Sqn was the only operational RFC Camel squadron up till Sep 17. It is also probable the pilot survived as POW as plane looks to have gone over onto its back after attempting a forced landing.
Cheers Russ
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