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Name: Frank Godfrey
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Country: England
Rank: Captain
Service: Royal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force
Unit: 20
Victories: 12
Born: 16 August 1889
Place of Birth: Godalming, Surrey, England
Died:  
Place of Death:  
 
 
The son of James and Mary Godfrey, Frank Godfrey scored twelve victories flying the Bristol F.2b with 20 Squadron in 1918.
 
 
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
T./Capt. Frank Godfrey (late Midd'x Regt.).
   This officer has taken part in many offensive patrols. During recent operations he has accounted for eight enemy aeroplanes, proving himself at all times a skilful and bold airman.
 
Victories
Date Time Unit Aircraft Opponent Location
1 17 Apr 1918 1400 20 Bristol F.2b (C4699) Albatros D.V (DES) SE of Hazebrouck
2 17 Apr 1918 1400 20 Bristol F.2b (C4699) Albatros D.V (OOC) SE of Hazebrouck
3 03 May 1918 1055 20 Bristol F.2b (C4699) Albatros D.V (DES) S of Ploegsteert Wood
4 03 May 1918 1055 20 Bristol F.2b (C4699) Albatros D.V (OOC) Le Touquet
5 08 May 1918 0845 20 Bristol F.2b (C4699) Albatros D.V (DES) SE of Bailleul
6 08 May 1918 0930 20 Bristol F.2b (C4699) Fokker DR.I (DES) E of Dranoutre
7 08 Jun 1918 1720 20 Bristol F.2b (C951) Pfalz D.III (DES) SE of Comines
8 08 Jun 1918 1725 20 Bristol F.2b (C951) Pfalz D.III (DES) SE of Comines
9 12 Jun 1918 1910 20 Bristol F.2b (C951) Albatros D.V (DESF) E of Zillebeke Lake
10 30 Jun 1918 0730 20 Bristol F.2b (C951) Fokker DR.I (DES) E of Comines
11 30 Jun 1918 0750 20 Bristol F.2b (C951) Pfalz D.III (DES) W of Wervicq
12 29 Jul 1918 1950 20 Bristol F.2b (C951) Fokker D.VII (DES) S of Gheluwe
 
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