Frederick Thayre
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Captain Frederick James Harry Thayre was a British two-seater flying ace in World War I who, in conjunction with his observer-gunners, was credited with twenty aerial victories.
F.E.2d in profile
Francis Cubbon
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Captain Francis Richard Cubbon was an aerial observer and flying ace in the First World War. In conjunction with his pilots, he was credited with 21 aerial victories.
Frederick Thayre
…September, he was promoted to the substantive rank of lieutenant. Thayre was later posted to No. 20 Squadron, flying F.E.2d aircraft. He teamed up with Francis Cubbon, with whom he claimed two victories on 29 April 1917. On 1 May, the duo shot down an Albatros two-seater of FA 6, killing its crew of two, while on 3…
Rolls-Royce Eagle powered F.E.2d with nose-wheel.
An F.E.2d observer demonstrating the use of the rear-firing Lewis gun, which required him to stand on his seat.