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Dudley Nightshade
Sgt, Rfc
19 Sqn
Flanders


Oct 10, 1916.

Morning Patrol got into it with the Huns. I dont know what kind of e/a but it was flown well. The flight 0f 2 acted like a flight of six. Our 3 a/c section all had damage and someone claimed 1 Hun destroyed. Well, I didn't see it. My Vicker's jammed after 7 rds so I bailed and had to put down at a friendly.

Our good friends the Rolands, probably the only plane that gives the Pup any trouble.

Oh...that Roland! The one that attacks anything and everybody no matter what the odds? The one with the pilot set to "always attack"? The one that thinks he is a scout, not a bomber? That one?
Never heard of him.

Dudley Nightshade
Sgt, Rfc
19 Sqn
Flanders

Oct 11, 1916.


Sighted 3 Hun Scouts, they were higher than us, doing a slow circle. Only one stayed to play. The others took off for home. My 4 a/c two of which were Spad VII's were hard put to nail him. Our flight leader got lucky and smoke filled the morning sky.

Carrick58, did I read that correctly, SPAD VIIs? I wasn't aware that they were available yet.

Spad VII,s to the Aces and the flying bathtub to us poor people.

Dudley Nightshade
Sgt, Rfc
19 Sqn
Flanders


Oct 12, 1916.

The section was sent to get a balloon. We popped the gas bag only to have 1 of our 3 a/c to crash ( gun fire explosion ? )
We pulled into a corkscrew going up only to get into it with 3 Halb Scouts after awhile 2 went home. We played tag until he grew tired and went home. Frustrating !

Carrick58, I just noticed that Dudley isn't in the status report. Please enter his information so I can keep track of him.

OK, I was seeing if hes going to live. However , I will post the infor

Dudley Nightshade
Sgt, Rfc

On TDY to 60 Sqn.


Ive been posted to 60 Sgn to get a little Rotary Engine Time. Nice Chaps they put me on Patrol strait away and almost got shot down. Our 3 a/c mixed it up with a Halb and I took over 12 hits in my Morane. The gunner fired off 97 rds of Lewis but no hits, but it might have scared him off.

Dudley Nightshade
Sgt, Rfc

On TDY to 60 Sqn.

Oct 14, 1916.


Our 2 a/c were doing a Railyard strike and got bounced by 3 of the New Hun machines. My wingmate Phil got the Chop never had a chance. My kite got shot up over 15 hits including the motor made a "Ell " of a racket but was able to make it down on our side of the lines.

Carrick, I urge Dudley to seek help of a specialist. It looks like he has a death wish to fly these crates. Good luck!

Bruce Wayne spent the entire week looking through the window at the waves of rain. The gloomy interior reminded him of a cave. He only flew one mission.

Bernard Sorelle on the other hand was taking advantage of favorable weather and was getting to know the rear end of the new Albatros very well.

Dudley Nightshade
Sgt, Rfc

On TDY to 60 Sqn.


Oct 15, 1916.

Went on an Arty Spot Mission. Spent most of the flight hiding in the clouds and flying away from Hun Scout Patrols, but did managed to get the job done no losses.

Fullofit:
Dudley has applied for his RNS Status to be re instated. If approved by the Department, He will be going to the Royal Navy Flight Sqns.

Carrick, that's great. These boys should be able to set you up with a better ride.

Dudley Nightshade
Sgt, Rfc

On TDY to 60 Sqn

16 Oct 1916.

Got my walking papers, I have been reassigned. Although the orders didnt mention Rank, I have been re-instated to the Royal Navy Flight Service. It reads, Report to RNAS 6 with haste.

Here is the latest status report.

Dudley Nightshade
Sgt-Pilot
RNAS 6
A Sqn , 4th Wing
Petit-Synthe Flanders.


17 Oct 1916.


Arrived by the Seaside. I say, lovely looking Aerodrome. The boys straight -away put me up for an Orientation flight. The Flight Commander showed me the Taps for my Kite. Its one of those Marvelous improvements made to the French N-10. Smashing wot ?