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The first Canadian pilot killed in combat during World War I was Lieutenant Robert Harold McCaw. He died on April 24, 1915, while serving with the Royal Flying Corps. McCaw was shot down during a reconnaissance mission over enemy territory, marking a tragic milestone in Canada's aviation history. His sacrifice is remembered as part of the larger contribution of Canadian forces in the war.
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India's first combat aircraft without Indian pilot?
HAL Tejas is the first combat aircraft without indian pilot.
Did Eddie Rickenbacker defeat the Red Barron?
They never met in combat. Rickenbacker was a new pilot, entering combat 6 April 1918. Von Richtofen was killed 21 April 1918 (likely by ground fire by Australian soldiers) while chasing Canadian RFC pilot Wilfred "Wop" May over Allied lines. He was chased by Canadian pilot Roy Brown. Some accounts credit Brown with shooting him down, others credit Australian soldiers. Most of the evidence points to ground fire as the cause of death.
Who was the first American pilot to land on an aircraft carrier?
The first navy pilot was LT Theodore Ellyson
Would you rather be a pilot or a trench solder during world war 1?
While pilots had more comforts than the trench soldiers, they also had a higher fatality rate. About 10% of infantry soldiers who served in the British army were killed; and 20% of Combat pilots died.
Which Canadian pilot shot down 72 planes in ww1?
William Avery Bishop (Billy Bishop)
India's first combat aircraft without Indian pilot?
HAL Tejas is the first combat aircraft without indian pilot.
Did Eddie Rickenbacker defeat the Red Barron?
They never met in combat. Rickenbacker was a new pilot, entering combat 6 April 1918. Von Richtofen was killed 21 April 1918 (likely by ground fire by Australian soldiers) while chasing Canadian RFC pilot Wilfred "Wop" May over Allied lines. He was chased by Canadian pilot Roy Brown. Some accounts credit Brown with shooting him down, others credit Australian soldiers. Most of the evidence points to ground fire as the cause of death.
What year did Pilot Bird run in the Canadian Derby?
The mare Pilot Bird (born in 1983) never raced. The other Mare, Pilot Bird (born in 1971) came in first in the Canadian Derby Trial in August of 1974 she did not compete in the Canadian Derby however.
What killed the pilot in LOST?
The original pilot of Oceanix Flight 815 was killed in the first episode of Lost by the Black Smoke. i belive it was a talking banana
Which episode off Pretty Little Liars did Alison get killed on?
She got killed on the first one! It's called "The Pilot". :)
Who was the First Hispanic pilot for US?
The first Hispanic pilot for the U.S. was Marcelino Serna. He was a Mexican immigrant who served in the U.S. Army during World War I and received the Distinguished Service Cross for his bravery in combat.
Can a major general also be a combat pilot?
Yes
Was the pilot that dropped the atomic bomb Canadian?
No
Who was the first female African American Combat Pilot?
Captain Vernice Armour, USMC from Chicago, Illinois who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
What is the slang name for a military combat pilot?
Jet jockey
Who was the pilot shot down over Serbia in f-117?
he changed the lines, and he became a serbian combat pilot
What was the last name of the person who shot the red baron?
Assuming you mean who killed him (he had been wounded in combat at least once prior to that)... nobody knows for sure.The RAF credited Arthur "Roy" Brown, a Canadian pilot. However, the evidence makes it likely that Ricthofen was probably actually killed by a bullet fired from the ground. That expands the possible choices greatly, and the list includes:Sgt. Cedric PopkinW.J. "Snowy" EvansRobert BuieAll three were anti-aircraft gunners with the Australian forces.
