Airman’s Body Found: The body of David Hugh Pinsent, a civilian observer, who was killed while flying with Lieutenant Lutyens on an experimental flight a week ago, was found on Tuesday night in the Basingstoke Canal. Parties of soldiers’ and civilians have been actively engaged in the search for Mr. Pinsent, who fell from a great height after the machine had caught fire and exploded.
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GRO0163 Devonport: David Hume Pinsent: 1891 – 1918