Name: Benjamin Roxburgh-Smith Country: England Rank: Captain Service: Royal Flying Corps Royal Air Force Squadrons: 60, 74 Victories: 22 Born: Place of Birth: Died: Place of Death: Notes A married man from Bromley, Surrey, Roxburgh-Smith was in his thirties when he joined the Royal Flying Corps. Quite a bit older than his peers, he became known as "Dad." In 1917, while serving with 60 Squadron, he was injured in a crash while flying the Nieuport Scout. Returning to duty, he served as a flight instructor before being posted to France with 74 Squadron in 1918.   Eventually becoming a flight commander, he flew the S.E.5a with Edward Mannock's flight. On 19 July 1918, after scoring his eighth victory, Roxburgh Smith was shot down but survived with only minor injuries. By the end of the war, he achieved 22 victories and was the third highest scoring ace to serve with 74 Squadron. Aces ╖ Aircraft ╖ Books ╖ Chat ╖ Forum ╖ Guests ╖ Links ╖ Medals ╖ News ╖ Search ╖ Vote Copyright ⌐ 1997,1998 The Aerodrome Page revised on 05 June 1998