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What is the nickname for pilots who shot down five or more enemy aircraft?
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What did American pilots get for shooting down a nazi pilot?
During WWII, if any pilot saw his buddies hanging in their parachutes being shot at by enemy aircraft, the chances are he will shoot down that enemy plane and kill the pilot hanging in his parachute in retribution. Since dogfight warfare was all about the numbers of shooting down aircraft, most pilots feel unconfortable about killing parachuting enemy pilots but that's not to say it didn't happen.
How many combat missions did the red baron fly?
He was officially credited with 80 downed aircraft. He shot down some aircraft that he did NOT receive credit and some say he was given credit that he did not down---his wingman downed it. Also, he was responsible for almost the same number of enemy aircraft killed. Some enemy pilots he shot down survived but then other aircraft he shot down had 2 crew.
Who were the aces?
Aces were pilots who shot down 5 or more enemy aircraft. Also, the term was loosely applied to German soldiers who destroyed more than 5 tanks.
What was fighter planes used for?
Fighter aircraft are used to shoot down enemy aircraft.
How many soldiers did Eddie rickenbacker kill in WW1?
Rickenbacker shot down 26 enemy aircraft in World War I. How many of the pilots were killed is not known, nor is the number of ground troops he might have killed.
Were there any F-15 eagles shot down in Libya?
No. The F-15 eagle crashed in Libya but none of the pilots were killed. The aircraft pilots of the F-15 eagle immediately eject from the aircraft before it hit the ground. The pilots successfully landed safely on the ground but no pilots were hurt.
What was the job of the ant aircraft guns?
To shoot down enemy planes.
How do you become an Ace pilot?
5 aerial victories/kills. Shoot down 5 aircraft or dirigibles but it did not require death of the enemy pilot; only destruction of the enemy aircraft.
What did ace mean in World War 1?
An ace is a fighter pilot who has shot down five or more enemy aircraft. The rules for validating an enemy "kill" varied between countries. Some required a witness. Others were not so strict and the kills could be shared.
Why are planes fast and maneuverable?
Fighter jets were designed to shoot down enemy aircraft. Because the enemy had fighter jets of their own to protect their aircraft, it was important to make them as fast and maneouverable as possible. It should be noted that the aircraft is only as good as its pilot.
Why are fighter planes fast and maneuverable?
Fighter jets were designed to shoot down enemy aircraft. Because the enemy had fighter jets of their own to protect their aircraft, it was important to make them as fast and maneouverable as possible. It should be noted that the aircraft is only as good as its pilot.
What was the rank given to ww1 fighter pilots after 5 kills?
There was no specific military rank given for a number of air kills. However, the general term "Ace" was afforded to those able to down 5 or more enemy aircraft. This term continues in use to this day.
