Charles Robinson (RAF airman) explained

Charles Victor Robinson
Birth Date:24 May 1897[1]
Death Date:28 July 1961 (aged 64)[2]
Death Place:Northampton, Northamptonshire
Allegiance:United Kingdom
Branch:Royal Navy
Royal Air Force
Rank:Sergeant
Unit:No. 5 Squadron RNAS
No. 205 Squadron RAF
Awards:Distinguished Flying Medal

Serjeant Charles Victor Robinson (24 May 1897 – 28 July 1961) was a British World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories. He flew on at least 100 bombing missions as an observer.[3]

Awards and citations

Distinguished Flying Medal
  • No. 207177 Serjeant Charles Victor Robinson, late 205th Squadron, Royal Air Force.
  • "On 18 May 1918, whilst acting as observer in a bombing attack on Chaulnes Railway Junction, his formation was attacked by seven enemy scouts. His machine was attacked simultaneously by two of these, one of which he shot down in flames. On the previous day he dropped a 112lb bomb on this junction, causing a great conflagration. Serjeant Robinson has carried out 100 successful bombing raids, and is a most reliable Observer."

    Notes and References

    1. UK, Royal Air Force Airmen Records, 1918-1940
    2. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995
    3. Web site: Charles Victor Robinson . The Aerodrome . 2015 . 13 December 2015.

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