No. 74 Squadron RFC
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No. 74 Squadron RFC was a renowned British First World War fighter squadron noted for its high-scoring aces and significant role in air combat on the Western Front.
Statements (31)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Royal Flying Corps squadron
ⓘ
military unit ⓘ |
| aircraftOperated | Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| allegiance | British Empire ⓘ |
| branch | Royal Flying Corps NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| combatType | air-to-air combat ⓘ |
| conflict |
World War I
ⓘ
surface form:
First World War
|
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| era | World War I NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| front | Western Front in France and Belgium NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
air combat on the Western Front
ⓘ
high number of aerial victories ⓘ high-scoring fighter aces ⓘ |
| notablePersonnel |
Benno Fiala von Fernbrugg
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Edward Mannock NERFINISHED ⓘ Ira Jones NERFINISHED ⓘ Keith Caldwell NERFINISHED ⓘ T. K. K. "Grid" Caldwell NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operationalRole |
air superiority
ⓘ
escort duties ⓘ ground-attack support ⓘ offensive patrols ⓘ |
| primaryMission |
engagement of enemy aircraft
ⓘ
protection of friendly reconnaissance and bomber aircraft ⓘ |
| reputation | renowned British fighter squadron ⓘ |
| role | fighter squadron ⓘ |
| service | British Army NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| serviceBranchDuringWWI | Royal Flying Corps NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| successor | No. 74 Squadron RAF NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| theatre | Western Front NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| typeOfAircraft | single-seat fighter ⓘ |
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