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It would take too long to list all the aces of WW1. There were 587 English aces alone. Check the link below. The Aerodrome has an extensive database of all the aces from both sides.
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∙ 14y agoManfred von Richthofen "The Red Baron," a German Ace with 80 comfirmd kills, although he may have had over 100.
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∙ 14y agothe red baron he got 80 aces and was killed in battle by a number of possible gunners including sergant popkin and Brown
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What pilot shot down at least 5 enemy planes during World War 1?
Literally hundreds of pilots shot down 5 enemy planes. Are you asking what was a pilot called? That was ace, l'as, Überkanonen, depending on language.
What was the name of the famous World War I aces and why they were famous?
QuestionQuestion was edited from What was the name of the famous WW1 and...to What was the name of the famous WW1 Aces and ...AnswerThere were many aces during WW1 from ALL the countries that participated. An ace was generally defined as a fighter pilot who had shot down 6 or more enemy aircraft. The highest scoring ace from Germany shot down 80 a/c. The hightest from UK (a Canadian) shot down 73; France was 75; Americawas 26. There were also aces from Austria-Hungary, Belgium, Russia. It would be difficult to list all of them or even the top 10. Why? They were famous because of several reasons. These men were considered brave just to fly an airplane. The ones who could fly and survive a combat were considered as heroes. Also the countries sometimes used the exploits of these men to boost morale among the troops and also among the home front. Germany printed post cards with photos of their ace pilots.
What was the name of the fighter pilot group during World War 1?
On the side of the Allies there was Canadian Captain Arthur "Roy" Brown who flew Sopwith Camels and is most famous as being the likely pilot to have shot down Germany's Manfred von Richthofen, who was a famous pilot on the German side.
What was the red barons impact?
The Red Baron, also known as Manfred von Richthofen, was a highly skilled German fighter pilot during World War I. He is credited with shooting down 80 enemy aircraft, making him one of the most successful aces of the war. His skill and success as a pilot had a significant impact on boosting morale among German troops and inspiring a sense of pride and patriotism. Additionally, his exploits helped establish the concept of the fighter pilot as a heroic figure and became the subject of fascination and legend both during and after the war.
What famous World War 1 fighter pilot was shot down by the Red Baron?
I believe Lance Hawker was his most famous shoot down.
What is an ace during World War 1?
Any pilot who shot down 5 or more enemy aircraft
What president was shot down as an air force pilot during world war 2 and served as Chairman of the CIA during the 1960s and 1970s?
George H. W. Bush was a Naval Pilot in WW II.
What pilot shot down at least 5 enemy planes during World War 1?
Literally hundreds of pilots shot down 5 enemy planes. Are you asking what was a pilot called? That was ace, l'as, Überkanonen, depending on language.
Who is a pilot i World War 2 named O'Connell?
There was an American ace by the name of James "Jim" R. McConnell from North Carolina. He joined the French Aviation and was flying with the Lafayette Escadrille when he was shot down. There could have been a pilot by that name but no aces. So this would take more research or some background information such as what country he was from and what country did he flew with.
What was the name of the famous World War I aces and why they were famous?
QuestionQuestion was edited from What was the name of the famous WW1 and...to What was the name of the famous WW1 Aces and ...AnswerThere were many aces during WW1 from ALL the countries that participated. An ace was generally defined as a fighter pilot who had shot down 6 or more enemy aircraft. The highest scoring ace from Germany shot down 80 a/c. The hightest from UK (a Canadian) shot down 73; France was 75; Americawas 26. There were also aces from Austria-Hungary, Belgium, Russia. It would be difficult to list all of them or even the top 10. Why? They were famous because of several reasons. These men were considered brave just to fly an airplane. The ones who could fly and survive a combat were considered as heroes. Also the countries sometimes used the exploits of these men to boost morale among the troops and also among the home front. Germany printed post cards with photos of their ace pilots.
Did roald dahl get shot down while he was a pilot in the RAF?
No, Roald Dahl did not get shot down while serving as a pilot in the RAF during World War II. He did, however, survive a crash landing in Libya that resulted in severe injuries.
Was a plane carrying Winston Churchill almost shot down during World War 2?
RAF pilot Bolesław Gładych shots a plane carryin WC by mistake
What was the name of the fighter pilot group during World War 1?
On the side of the Allies there was Canadian Captain Arthur "Roy" Brown who flew Sopwith Camels and is most famous as being the likely pilot to have shot down Germany's Manfred von Richthofen, who was a famous pilot on the German side.
What does it mean when someone calls you an ace?
Ace means someone who excels at anything. It came from fighter aces who shot down at least five aircraft during either World War. The top pitcher in a baseball team is called an ace.
What was the red barons impact?
The Red Baron, also known as Manfred von Richthofen, was a highly skilled German fighter pilot during World War I. He is credited with shooting down 80 enemy aircraft, making him one of the most successful aces of the war. His skill and success as a pilot had a significant impact on boosting morale among German troops and inspiring a sense of pride and patriotism. Additionally, his exploits helped establish the concept of the fighter pilot as a heroic figure and became the subject of fascination and legend both during and after the war.
What famous World War 1 fighter pilot was shot down by the Red Baron?
I believe Lance Hawker was his most famous shoot down.
What America World War 1 pilot shot down 29 enemy planes?
ace ventura
