Eddie Rickenbacker was a US pursuit pilot during WWI. With 26 victories, he was the most successful and most decorated US flying ace of the war which he achieved in about three months of aerial combat. After the war, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. He survived two plane crashes and spent 26 days … Continue reading Rickenbacker WWI US Top Ace
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US Vietnam Aces 1972
During the Vietnam War from April 1965 to January 1973, the US military claimed about 195 North Vietnamese aircraft were shot down. During the war, the North Vietnamese claimed that only 134 aircraft were lost. It 1972, only five US airmen achieved "Ace" status and three of them were not pilots. After the Korean War, … Continue reading US Vietnam Aces 1972
F-104 Starfighter in Vietnam
The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter was the US first Mach 2 jet fighter but despite its high performance it was not given much of a chance in the event of a "shooting war" due to its limited range and armament. Yet during the Vietnam conflict in 1965-67, the USAF Starfighters performed admirably in air battles. The … Continue reading F-104 Starfighter in Vietnam
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