Anthony Wall (aviator)
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Captain Anthony Herbert William Wall MC was a World War I flying ace
credited with 16 aerial victories. He began his victory list on 6 April 1917, scoring from the rear seat of a Bristol F.2 Fighter
piloted by Australian ace Fred Holliday. On 24 April, he became an ace by scoring twice. On 9 May, he destroyed a German LVG
reconnaissance plane, and drove down three Albatros D.III
fighters. He closed out his tally with his 16th victory on 3 July 1917, still flying back seat to Holliday.
Wall was elected to membership in the Royal Aero Club
on 18 April 1918.
He relinquished his honorary commission as a flight lieutenant on 3 March 1940. He was then appointed Pilot Officer
from Flying Officer
effective 29 October 1940.
Temp. Capt. Anthony Herbert William Wall, Midd'x R., and R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As an observer he has on several occasions assisted to bring down hostile machines. His coolness and accurate shooting have helped very largely in aerial combats.
Military Cross (MC) Bar
T./Capt. Anthony Herbert William Wall, M.C., Midd'x R., and R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. By his initiative and skilful manoeuvring he led six hostile machines to an encounter with our own formation, during which five out of the six hostile machines were destroyed and driven down. He had been equally successful the day before in misleading hostile aircraft, and his originality and fearless example were of the greatest value to his squadron.
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...
credited with 16 aerial victories. He began his victory list on 6 April 1917, scoring from the rear seat of a Bristol F.2 Fighter
Bristol F.2 Fighter
The Bristol F.2 Fighter was a British two-seat biplane fighter and reconnaissance aircraft of the First World War flown by the Royal Flying Corps. It is often simply called the Bristol Fighter or popularly the "Brisfit" or "Biff". Despite being a two-seater, the F.2B proved to be an agile aircraft...
piloted by Australian ace Fred Holliday. On 24 April, he became an ace by scoring twice. On 9 May, he destroyed a German LVG
LVG
Luftverkehrsgesellschaft m.b.H. was a German aircraft manufacturer based in Berlin-Johannisthal, which began constructing aircraft in 1912, building Farman-type aircraft. The company constructed many reconnaissance and light bomber biplanes during World War I.The raid on London in 1916 was...
reconnaissance plane, and drove down three Albatros D.III
Albatros D.III
The Albatros D.III was a biplane fighter aircraft used by the Imperial German Army Air Service and the Austro-Hungarian Air Service during World War I. The D.III was flown by many top German aces, including Manfred von Richthofen, Ernst Udet, Erich Löwenhardt, Kurt Wolff, and Karl Emil Schäfer...
fighters. He closed out his tally with his 16th victory on 3 July 1917, still flying back seat to Holliday.
Wall was elected to membership in the Royal Aero Club
Royal Aero Club
The Royal Aero Club is the national co-ordinating body for Air Sport in the United Kingdom.The Aero Club was founded in 1901 by Frank Hedges Butler, his daughter Vera and the Hon Charles Rolls , partly inspired by the Aero Club of France...
on 18 April 1918.
He relinquished his honorary commission as a flight lieutenant on 3 March 1940. He was then appointed Pilot Officer
Pilot Officer
Pilot officer is the lowest commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. It ranks immediately below flying officer...
from Flying Officer
Flying Officer
Flying officer is a junior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many countries which have historical British influence...
effective 29 October 1940.
Honors and awards
Military Cross (MC)Temp. Capt. Anthony Herbert William Wall, Midd'x R., and R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As an observer he has on several occasions assisted to bring down hostile machines. His coolness and accurate shooting have helped very largely in aerial combats.
Military Cross (MC) Bar
T./Capt. Anthony Herbert William Wall, M.C., Midd'x R., and R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. By his initiative and skilful manoeuvring he led six hostile machines to an encounter with our own formation, during which five out of the six hostile machines were destroyed and driven down. He had been equally successful the day before in misleading hostile aircraft, and his originality and fearless example were of the greatest value to his squadron.