| Frank Harold Hobson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 October 1894 West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England |
| Died | Unknown |
| Allegiance | England |
| Service/branch | Engineers; aviation |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Royal Engineers, No. 65 Squadron RFC, No. 72 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | Military Cross |
Captain Frank Harold Hobson (born 8 October 1894, date of death unknown) was a World War I flying ace credited with 15 aerial victories.[1]
Hobson was born in West Bridgford, Nottingham on 8 October 1894. He originally served in the Royal Engineers, but transferred to the Royal Flying Corps. In September 1917, he scored his first victory while he was assigned to No. 65 Squadron RFC.[2] Flying Sopwith Camel No. B2305, he drove down an Albatros D.V out of control. He then scored triumphs in every month between then and March 1918, except for February. A summary of his record shows ten enemy aircraft destroyed and five driven down out of control.[1]
Following his last victory on 25 March 1918,[1] he was removed from combat duty and assigned to No. 72 Training Squadron in the Home Establishment in England. He ended his duty and left the service in February 1919.[2]
Military Cross (MC)
T./2nd Lt. Frank Hobson, Gen. List and R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has destroyed several enemy aeroplanes and driven others down out of control. On one occasion he descended to a height of 100 feet and attacked a party of the enemy with his machine gun, inflicting several casualties on them. He has shown splendid resource and determination on all occasions.[3]
Sopwith Camel Aces of World War 1. Norman Franks. Osprey Publishing, 2003. ISBN 1841765341, 9781841765341.