The war experiences of 2nd Lt. C. E. Gregory RFC/RAF in 1918
42 Squadron RFC, Greg’s future squadron, moves the 32 miles (52 km) north northeast from Fienvillers, Somme to Chocques, Pas-de-Calais. Chocques is west of Béthune and SSW of Merville, in the Lys sector.
After 4 hours and 45 minutes under instruction in a dual control aircraft, Greg’s second flight of the day is his first solo: a 45 minute flight in a DH.6, reaching an altitude of 1500 ft. 20 minutes after returning, he was up in the air again…and again later in the afternoon.
Date: 22.3.18 Hour: 9.30 Machine type and No.: DH7226 Passenger: [Self] Time: 40 mins Height: 1200 Course: [Aerodrome] Remarks: Dual
Date: 22.3.18 Hour: 10.15 Machine type and No.: DH7670 Passenger: – Time: 45 mins Height: 1500 Course: [Aerodrome] Remarks: First solo
Date: 22.3.18 Hour: 11.20 Machine type and No.: DH7670 Passenger: – Time: 45 mins Height: 1200 Course: [Aerodrome] Remarks: Practice
Date: 22.3.18 Hour: 5.50 Machine type and No.: DH7673 Passenger: – Time: 40 mins Height: 1500 Course: [Aerodrome] Remarks: Practice