Godfrey Brembridge
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Lieutenant Godfrey Brembridge (1 March 1895–12 September 1941) was a World War I flying ace
who was credited with five victories .
He joined the Royal Flying Corps
in July 1917. He flew a Sopwith Camel for 65 Squadron, driving down three enemy airplanes between 18 December 1917 and 9 March 1918, and destroying two others. After the war he emigrated to the Transvaal in South Africa where he started an orange farm, became father to 2 daughters and a son, John Henry.
In the thirties, the family returned to England while the children went through school but with onset of the second world war in 1939, he re-joined the RAF, this time as a Pilot Instructor of vast experience and was a great asset to the Air Force who were in great need of additional pilots.
Ironically, Godfrey Bremridge was killed doing what he loved best, in a flying accident on 12 September 1941. He was interred at SYWELL (SS. PETER AND PAUL) CHURCHYARD Northamptonshire.
Flying ace
A flying ace or fighter ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down several enemy aircraft during aerial combat. The actual number of aerial victories required to officially qualify as an "ace" has varied, but is usually considered to be five or more...
who was credited with five victories .
He joined the Royal Flying Corps
Royal Flying Corps
The Royal Flying Corps was the over-land air arm of the British military during most of the First World War. During the early part of the war, the RFC's responsibilities were centred on support of the British Army, via artillery co-operation and photographic reconnaissance...
in July 1917. He flew a Sopwith Camel for 65 Squadron, driving down three enemy airplanes between 18 December 1917 and 9 March 1918, and destroying two others. After the war he emigrated to the Transvaal in South Africa where he started an orange farm, became father to 2 daughters and a son, John Henry.
In the thirties, the family returned to England while the children went through school but with onset of the second world war in 1939, he re-joined the RAF, this time as a Pilot Instructor of vast experience and was a great asset to the Air Force who were in great need of additional pilots.
Ironically, Godfrey Bremridge was killed doing what he loved best, in a flying accident on 12 September 1941. He was interred at SYWELL (SS. PETER AND PAUL) CHURCHYARD Northamptonshire.