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Thomas Farquhar Lucas

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Thomas Farquhar Lucas (1886-1917), Aeronaut

1886 Born in London

Lieutenant THOMAS FARQUHAR LUCAS, Royal Warwickshire Regiment and R.F.C., killed in action on June 16th (1917), was elder son of Sir Edward Lucas, of North Gate, Regent's Park. He was 30 years of age, and had his commission in the Warwickshires in February, 1915, and was promoted in March, 1916. He was attached to the R.F.C. in October, 1915, and was appointed Balloon Commander in January of this year. [1]

1917 June 16th. Killed in Action when his balloon was burst.

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Sources of Information

  1. Flight magazine of 28th June 1917 [1].