| Edward C. Gribben | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 June 1887 Loughinisland, County Down, Ireland |
| Died | Unknown |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Infantry; aviation |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Royal Irish Rifles, No. 70 Squadron RFC, No. 44 Squadron RFC, No. 41 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | Military Cross |
Captain Edward Gribben was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.[1]
Gribben was commissioned in the Royal Irish Rifles on 4 August 1914. On 1 December, he was promoted to captain. He transferred to the Royal Flying Corps and was posted to 70 Squadron in early 1917. He flew a Sopwith Camel to score five victories between 17 July and 13 August 1917. His final tally was two enemy planes destroyed, three driven down out of control. On 9 September, he was returned to England to serve with 44 Squadron as a night fighter pilot flying a Camel. From there he move to test pilot duty at RAE Farnborough during 1918. On 2 October 1918, he returned to combat as a flight commander in 41 Squadron. Two days later, he and his Camel were badly shot up by a Fokker D.VII; although wounded in the arm, Gribben crash-landed safely.[2]
Above the Trenches: a Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920. Christopher F. Shores, Norman L. R. Franks, Russell Guest. Grub Street, 1990. ISBN 0-948817-19-4, 9780948817199.