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28 December 2004, 03:39 PM
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Capt. R.W. Oxspring
Looking for information about Capt. R. W. Oxspring, M.C. and Bar, R.F.C. He served in 54 Squadron and 66 Squadron both units having Sopwith Pups. In 54 Squadron he claimed at least 2 victories: March 11, 1917 e.a. destroyed and April 8, 1917 e.a. ( C-Type) also destroyed. In 66 Squadron he claimed another C-Type e.a. driven down out of control on April 13, 1917. Any more claims/credits, etc. His son rose to Wing Commander in the R.A.F. World War II and had 13 and 1 shared aerial victories and received the D.F.C. and two Bars.
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30 December 2004, 11:14 AM
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Hello:
I don't know if you have already checked the London Gazette site, but they have a number of references for Capt. R. Oxspring, including the citation, which appears under Robert on 26 May 1917. There are also some dates that might be of interest. Link below http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/arc....asp?WebType=0 Dave |
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31 December 2004, 11:30 AM
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Hallo Dave,
You had an excellent suggestion ! Many Thanks Must admit that checking the London Gazette completely slipped my mind  The entry for 26 May 1917 being notice of the Bar to Captain Oxspring's M.C.notes that : "He has brought down three hostile machines, and in addition has forced several others to land." Happy New Year! TykoPe |
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1 January 2005, 08:02 PM
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Dave Kent: Thanks for the Gazette link!
Hi TykoPe: 'Found a blurb in regards to 30 April 1917. Lt. Patterson and Corporal Edwards of No. 48 Squadron were returning to their Aerodrome from a patrol when they collided w/ pilot R. Oxspring of No. 66 Squadron. Patterson and Edwards both died when their plane crashed 2,000 feet to the ground. Capt. Oxspring crashed as well but he only suffered two broken legs. Cheers, Amy
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2 January 2005, 06:40 AM
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Hallo Amy,
Thanks for the information. It would appear that April 1917 was quite eventful for Capt. Oxspring. He began the month with 54 Squadron, claimed a victory , then transferred to 66 Squadron, claimed another victory and then ended the month with a mid-air collision, crash and two broken legs ..... TykoPe |
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