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Philip Bristow

Name : Philip Bristow Died : 2002

Philip Bristow joined the Royal Naval Air Service in August 1917 and was sent for immediate flying training in France, qualifying as a pilot and returning to the UK to train on seaplanes, after which he began submarine surveillance flights. He was forced to ditch his aircraft into the sea on three occasions, twice using carrier pigeons to summon assistance. He was rescued on these occaions by a trawler, a drifter and a destroyer respectively. Transferring to the RAF on April 1, 1918, he was posted to 219 Squadron, flying the Short 184, where he saw active service flying combat patrold on the Northern Front. He died in late 2001 / early 2002, aged 101, and just a fortnight short of his 102nd birthday.

Artwork signed by this Pilot or Aircrew

Knights of the Sky by Nicolas Trudgian

Aircraft for : Philip Bristow
A list of all aircraft associated with Philip Bristow. A profile page including a list of all art prints for the aircraft is available by clicking the aircraft name.
Aircraft	Info
Short 184 Click the name above to see prints featuring Short 184 aircraft. Manufacturer : Short	Short 184 Full profile not yet available.

Squadrons for : Philip Bristow
A list of all squadrons known to have been served with by Philip Bristow. A profile page is available by clicking the squadron name.
Squadron	Info
No.219 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : 22nd July 1918 Fate : Disbanded 31st July 1957 From dusk till dawn Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of No.219 Sqn RAF	No.219 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available.

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