Re: USAS Air Raid 10. July 1918 Coblenz
Hans,
You're correct. In an online book called Hostile Skies by James J. Hudson it says on p. 128: "In fact American day bombardment practically ceased to exist on 10 July 1918 when a formation of six Breguets was forced down behind German lines."
Story goes on how the six Breguets came into thick, cloudy weather and with no parachutes for the crews, they were forced to find a landing place. This happened to be near/at Koblenz and all 12 men were made prisoner within minutes.
The Breguets were of the 96th Aero Squadron and were led by Major Harry Brown.
Regards,
Leendert
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