| Frank Hobson | |
| Birth Date: | 8 October 1894 |
| Birth Place: | West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England |
| Allegiance: | United Kingdom |
| Branch: | British Army Royal Air Force |
| Rank: | Captain |
| Unit: | Royal Engineers No. 65 Squadron RFC |
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| Awards: | Military Cross |
Frank Harold Hobson, MC (8 October 1894 – 1951) was a British flying ace of the First World War, credited with 15 aerial victories.[1]
Hobson was born in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, on 8 October 1894. He originally served in the Royal Engineers, but transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, being commissioned a temporary second lieutenant (on probation) on 10 May 1917. 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] He was awarded the Military Cross on 4 March 1918.
Following his last victory on 25 March 1918,[1] Hobson 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] He died in Leicester on 5 May 1951.
. Norman Franks . Sopwith Camel Aces of World War I . London, UK . Osprey Publishing . 2003 . 978-1-84176-534-1.