George M. Cox

Who was George M. Cox?

Captain George Montague Cox was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.

Cox served originally in the Royal Berkshire Regiment, beginning in 1914. In 1916, he switched to the Royal Flying Corps. After training as a fighter pilot, he was posted in 1917 to 65 Squadron to fly Sopwith Camel no. B2411. He tallied his first win on 15 November 1917. He scored four more through 17 May 1918, with his last one recorded while flying Camel no. C8272. In summary, his total was three enemy airplanes destroyed, and two driven down out of control. He then was transferred within theater to command No. 2 Test Flight RAF.