Armstrong-Whitworth FK8 A9987 was being utilised for a Travelling Flight (to collect new machine) on 26th September 1917
Its crew comprised:
- Gilbert McPherson (Pilot)
- George Frank Charles Caswell (Observer)
A RFC Report on Casualties shows “Machine left aerodrome at 10.50 and crashed onto the road outside the aerodrome on take off (pilot inexperienced); personnel uninjured.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Report on Casualties
Armstrong-Whitworth FK8 A9987
The aircraft was struck off charge of the squadron on 26th September 1917 and transferred to 2 AD
No. 35 Squadron 