Originally posted by dail02
Sadly, the 'facts' don't quite fit the facts.
First, E8880 was the serial number of a DH9 on the 211 roster.
Second, no Fokker DVIIIs saw frontline - combat - service.
The DVIII was a revised design of the EV. It was introduced in October 18 - but none reached frontline German squadrons before the war's end. The EV was very similar in appearance - but these were all grounded in August 1918 because of structural flaws. They didn't see service again - other than to re-appear in the DVIII guise, which didn't fight.
I'm not saying Wm Blanchfield (and Lole, his observer) didn't have a victory on November 9th; but if they did, it certainly wasn't a Fokker DVIII (or EV).
Best wishes,
Grovetown.
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