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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Italyโ€™s Second Ace: The 26 Victories of Silvio Scaroni

Silvio Scaroni, Italyโ€™s second-highest WWI ace, scored 26 victories through steady combat flying rather than…

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Flying Aces: Captain Alexander Beckโ€™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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Indiaโ€™s Lone Ace: Indra Lal Royโ€™s Ten Victories Over the Western Front

Indra Lal Roy was Indiaโ€™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, Italyโ€™s leading World War I ace with 34 victories, rose from cavalry officer…

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