Frank Hobson | |
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Born | Leeds, Yorkshire, England | 8 October 1894
Died | 5 May 1951 | (aged 56)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ |
British Army Royal Air Force |
Rank | Captain |
Unit |
Royal Engineers No. 65 Squadron RFC |
Battles/wars | First World War |
Awards | Military Cross |
Frank Harold Hobson, MC (8 October 1894 – 1951) was a British flying ace of the First World War, credited with 15 aerial victories. [1]
Hobson was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, on 8 October 1894. He originally served in the Royal Engineers, but transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, being commissioned a temporary second lieutenant (on probation) on 10 May 1917. [2] In September 1917, he scored his first victory while he was assigned to No. 65 Squadron RFC. [3] Flying Sopwith Camel No. B2305, he drove down an Albatros D.V out of control. He then scored triumphs in every month between then and March 1918, except for February. A summary of his record shows ten enemy aircraft destroyed and five driven down out of control. [1] He was awarded the Military Cross on 4 March 1918. [4]
Following his last victory on 25 March 1918, [1] Hobson was removed from combat duty and assigned to No. 72 Training Squadron in the Home Establishment in England. He ended his duty and left the service in February 1919. [3] He died in Leicester on 5 May 1951.