Aeroplane Mystery Solved: Body of observer found in the canal: The body of David Hugh Pinsent, an observer, the second victim of last Wednesday’s aeroplane accident in West Surrey, was last night found in the’ Basingstoke Canal at Frimley. The pilot, Lt. Lutyen, was discovered near the wreckage at the time of the accident. Despite a search no trace of could be found until last night when his body was recovered some distance from the spot where Lutyen was discovered.
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GRO0163 Devonport: David Hume Pinsent: 1891 – 1918