The original German marker for the grave of Captain Albert Ball, VC, DSO &amp; 2 Bars, MC, Royal Flying Corps, shot down by Baron von Richthofen's squadron near Lens of Lens on 7 May 1917. The inscription reads, "Fallen in air battle for his fatherland, English flier Capt Albert Ball, Royal Flying Corps, killed 7 May 1917".
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Imperial War Museum Q 27283