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65th Anniv of Destruction of Zeppelin Signed L. H. Rochford WW1 Pilot and P Cadbury. 28 Nov 81 - BFPS 1760 - 65th Anniversary of Destruction of Zeppelin L21 by Royal Naval Air Service. Personally signed by Flt. Sub. Lt. Cadbury Son of Flt Sub Lt Cadbury DSO RNAS and Flt. Sub. Lt. L. H. Rochford RNAS Who flew BE2c aircraft in 1916 WW1 Pilot Country: England Rank: Captain Service: Royal Naval Air Service Royal Air Force Units: 3N (RNAS)203 (RAF) Victories: 29 Born: 10 November 1896 Place of Birth: Enfield Died: 17 December 1986 Awarded DSC For consistent determination, bravery and skill as a fighting pilot and flight commander. He has destroyed and driven down out of control many enemy machines. Awarded DSC Bar For consistent determination, bravery, and skill. As a Flt. Cdr. he has shown considerable ability, and has always set a fine example when dealing with enemy aircraft. On the 21st March, 1918, when on offensive patrol, he attacked one of nine Albatross scouts. Enemy aircraft was seem to go down in the mist out of control. He has destroyed or driven down out of control many other enemy machines. Awarded DFC. This officer has already been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and Bar for gallantry and devotion to duty-qualities in which he revels. Since the award he has accounted for twelve enemy aircraft-six destroyed and six driven down out of control.