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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.
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When was World War 2 Aces created?
WWII Aces was created on 2008-03-21.
What silent movie about World War 1 flying aces was the first movie to ever win the Oscar for Best Picture?
Wings
What was the name of the German fighter pilot of World War 1 who only had one arm?
The German fighter pilot of World War I who only had one arm was Manfred von Richthofen, famously known as the "Red Baron." However, it is important to note that he had both arms; the pilot you may be thinking of is Hans-Joachim Marseille or possibly another lesser-known figure, as one-armed pilots were rare. The Red Baron is celebrated for his aerial combat skills and is one of the most famous aces of the war.
What was the name of the british air crafts?
If you mean during World War 2, the most famous fighter aircraft were the Spitfire and Hurricane and the most famous bombers were the Lancaster and Wellington.
What nationality is the last name zimmerman?
My last name is Zimmerman, I believe it is German. Due to my ancestry and the famous people in history with the last name, Such as Arthur Zimmerman, The German man who declared war on America during world war one.
When was World War 2 Aces created?
WWII Aces was created on 2008-03-21.
2 famous pilots from World War 1?
One of the first is Oswald Boelke. He flew the Fokker Eindekker, a German Monoplane. The greatest was Mannfred von Richtofen, he flew a blood red Fokker triplane. Mannock, McCudden & Ball are all great British aces. Fonk & Guynemer are French aces. Eddie Rickenbacker is a US famous name.
How did billy bishop get famous?
He was one of the top Aces in WW1 and considered a war hero.
Who were the most famous war heros in the Vietnam war?
Jet aces Ritchie, Olds, and Colonel George S. Patton.
How do you unlock all the planes in Aces of War?
how do you unlock all the plane in aces of war psp
What was the name of famous telegram from world war 1?
The Zimmermann telegram.
How much Canadian World War 2 Air Aces?
$50 to a collector - try ebay
How many American aces were there during World War 2 and how many USAC and USMC Aces?
Aces of World War II lists over 1,270 American Aces...This is the most complete list I have seen...By contrast, there are over 5,000 documented German Aces from WWII, and German pilots had no shared victories, only one pilot could claim a independently witness and verified "kill"...If the pilots couldn't agree who got the kill, neither one was credited, it went to the staffel...Tjm
Iva Ikuko TOguri D' Aquino is known by what famous nickname during World War 2?
her famous name that she was know by during war world 2 was TOKYO ROSE
Were there any American pilots that were aces in Europe and the Pacific during World War 2?
Possible so
Who was the Canadian ace in World War 1?
Canada produced approx 189 aces during WW1.
What is the name of the famous war the Anzacs fought in at Papua New Guinea?
It was the Kokoda Campaign of World War 2.
