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Albert was born in Nottingham, England on August 16 ,1896.
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He joined the British army with the 2/7th Battalion (Robin Hoods), of the Sherwood Foresters, Notts and Derby Regiment.
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Albert Ball reached the rank of sergeant. In the same month was made a Second-Lieutenant to his own battalion.
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Albert ball becomes desperate because he wants to get to the front so he transfers to North Midland Divisional cyclist company.
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Albert obtained royal a Aero club certificate number 1898 and he requested to transfer to the flying corp. This is one of the many awards he won.
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SchoolAlbert paid for private tuition and trained as a pilot at hendon with ruffy baumann school. Albert trained very hard.
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After Albert trained more and became better he won the Pilot’s brevet award.
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Albert was posted to number 13 squadron at Marieux, France flying BE2c’s. He saw much attention in these slow reconnaissance aircraft.
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Albert finally became a Fly Fighter. He displayed the urge to get the enemy. He also built a small hut next to his plane which is where he lived
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He flew Bristol Scout 5512 - he opened his score, shooting down an Albatros C-type over Beaumont at 08.45 hours.
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He circled over German airfield, he challenged any German air fighter to combat. Two fighters accepted the challenge
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Albert got posted to Number 8 Squadron, once again flying lumbering BE2c aircraft.
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He assisted in attacking and destroyed, with phosphor bombs, a kite observation balloon, next day he was gazetted to receive the Military Cross and cited for his continuous determination to be at the
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Albert Ball dies in Annœullin, France.
