Babbage was a private in the 21st Btn. Royal Fusiliers when he applied for a transfer to the RFC. He was promoted to Temp. 2nd Lt. (on probation) on 28 1917-03-28. After pilot training he was posted to 20 Sqn flying FE2d's and Bristol Fighters. Between May and October, 1917 he scored five victories.
Babbage, Frank Ford (Captain)
Survived 1917-March-28
Birth Date: 1896-July-14
Born: Exeter, Devon, England
Parents: John P. Babbage & Annie Susannah Marland
Spouse: Elsie Primrose Williams
Home: Exeter, Devon
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: 1917-March-28
Service
RAF
Unit
20 (FR) Sqn- Squadron (RFC)
Base
Rank
Captain
Position
pilot, gunner F. McMechan
Service Numbers
8832
Home
Exeter, Devon
Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)