Adolphe Pégoud
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Adolphe Célestin Pégoud (13 June 1889 – 31 August 1915) was a French aviator and flight instructor who became the first fighter ace in history during World War I.
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Adolphe Pegoud | |
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Nickname(s) | Roi du ciel (Eng: King of the sky) |
Born | 13 June 1889 (1889-06-13) Montferrat, Isère |
Died | 31 August 1915(1915-08-31) (aged 26) Petit-Croix, France |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | French Army |
Years of service | 1907–1915 |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Knight of the Légion d'honneur Médaille militaire Croix de Guerre 1914-1918 |
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