Aces

Profiles and stories of fighter aces from conflicts across the 20th century and beyond, exploring the pilots, aircraft, and aerial combat that shaped aviation history.

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From the Racetrack to the Clouds: The 26 Victories of Captain Edward Rickenbacker

From mechanic and racing driver to America’s leading WWI ace, Edward Rickenbacker’s 26 victories reflected…

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Australia’s Greatest Ace: Robert A. Little and the Skies of the Great War

A deeply researched Aces profile of Robert A. Little, Australia’s highest-scoring World War I fighter…

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Italy’s Second Ace: The 26 Victories of Silvio Scaroni

Silvio Scaroni, Italy’s second-highest WWI ace, scored 26 victories through steady combat flying rather than…

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Flying Aces: Captain Alexander Beck’s 11 Victories Above the Western Front

Captain Alexander Beck became a World War I flying ace at just 18, scoring 11…

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India’s Lone Ace: Indra Lal Roy’s Ten Victories Over the Western Front

Indra Lal Roy was India’s first flying ace, scoring ten victories in weeks during World…

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Francesco Baracca: The Italian WWI Ace Who Gave Ferrari Its Horse

Francesco Baracca, Italy’s leading World War I ace with 34 victories, rose from cavalry officer…

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