Alan John Lance Scott

Name:

Country:

New Zealand

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Service:

Royal Flying Corps
Royal Air Force

Units:

43, 60

Victories:

Born:

29 June 1884

Place of Birth:

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Died:

16 January 1922

Place of Death:

London, England

Lieutenant Alan John Lance Scott, of the Sussex Yeomanry, received Royal Aero Club Aviator's Certificate 975 on a Maurice Farman biplane at Netheravon School, Netheravon on 20 November 1914. He broke both legs in a flying accident during flight training. Although he recovered, he had difficulty walking unaided and often required help getting into and out of the cockpit. An aggressive pilot with a tendency to get into trouble, Scott often patrolled the lines alone. Doing so on 28 May 1917, he encountered Karl Allmenröder who scored his 21st victory by forcing Scott's Nieuport down.

Great Britain, Royal Aero Club Aviators' Certificates, 1910-1950

Military Cross (MC)

Capt. (temp. Maj.) Alan John Lance Scott, Yeo., and R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has on several occasions attacked and destroyed enemy aircraft, and taken successful photographs under heavy fire. He has constantly shown the greatest courage in attacking numerous hostile machines single-handed, during which on two occasions his own machine was considerably damaged. His great coolness, dash, and resource have set an excellent example to his squadron.

Supplement to the London Gazette, 26 July 1917 (30204/7638)

Victories

	Date	Time	Unit	Aircraft	Opponent	Location
1	31 Mar 1917	0730	60	Nieuport (A6477)	Albatros D.III	Heninel
2	08 Apr 1917	0930	60	Nieuport (A6647)	Albatros C.V	Douai-Fouquieres
3	02 May 1917	1630	60	Nieuport (B1575)	Albatros D.III	Eterpigny
4	05 Jun 1917	2035	60	Nieuport (B1575)	Albatros D.III	Monchy
5	10 Jul 1917	2010	60	Nieuport (B1575)	Albatros D.III	Quiery la Motte