Which squadron did Compton serve with on the Western Front?
No. 23 Squadron
No. 24 Squadron
No. 25 Squadron
No. 26 Squadron
Answer
Compton served with No. 23 Squadron on the Western Front. This squadron was part of the Royal Flying Corps, the forerunner of the Royal Air Force. No. 23 Squadron was formed in 1915 and flew a variety of aircraft during the war, including the Sopwith Camel and the SE5a. The squadron was disbanded in 1919.
Skyward Valor: The Heroic Feats of Lieutenant Harry Compton
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