Name: |
BLAIN |
Given Name: |
CECIL WILLIAM |
Initials: |
C W |
Rank: |
LieutenantOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
Royal Air Force |
Date of Death: |
1919-01-22Other Casualties on this
Date |
Date of Birth: |
1896-10-07 |
Age: |
22 |
Cause of Death: |
Died in Aircraft Accident, Sopwith Camel C1588, air crash, flying at Martlesham Heath (an aircraft testing and experimental centre) when its port wing cracked in level flight at 450 feet and he side-slipped in and was killed. This Camel had been at Martlesham since May 1918 where it was used for propeller testing, and lubricant and engine testing, amongst other things. The aircraft had clocked only 8 hours flying time when it was lost. |
Decorations: |
Air Force Cross |
Citations: |
LG Sup 3 June 1919 pg. 7033 - "In recognition of distinguished services rendered during the war" |
Additional
Information: |
Son of Arthur C. and Kathleen Blain. Born 7 October 1896, at Hooton, Cheshire. With his Observer (2nd Lt C D Griffiths) plus Capt W D S Sanday plus Lt C W Busk and Lt Mase claimed two Albatros two-seaters forced to land on 6 August 1916. With Griffiths, shot down and taken prisoner 7 August 1916 in Strutter A380. A successful POW escapee. On Stutterheim War Memorial, Eastern Cape |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2024-03-20
