List of World War I aces from Belgium
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Template:SHORTDESC: Although Belgium was neutral as the initial attacks of World War I were launched, it was soon invaded by Germany and partially overrun. The Belgian Air Force had been founded in 1909, and now found itself struggling to survive and expand under these severe conditions. Nevertheless, the tiny Belgian Air Force produced five flying aces, and a sixth one flew for the French Aéronautique Militaire. The leading Belgian ace was also the premier balloon buster of the war.[1][2]
- Willy Coppens – 37 confirmed aerial victories.[3]
- Andre de Meulemeester – 11 confirmed aerial victories.[4]
- Edmond Thieffry – 10 confirmed aerial victories.[5]
- Fernand Jacquet – 7 confirmed aerial victories.[6]
- Adolphe DuBois d'Aische – 6 confirmed aerial victories.[7]
- Jan Olieslagers – 6 confirmed aerial victories.[8]
See also
References
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- ↑ World War I Aces of Belgium. Retrieved from link
- ↑ Willy Omer François Jean Coppens de Houthulst. Retrieved from link
- ↑ Andre Emile Alfons de Meulemeester. Retrieved from link
- ↑ Edmond Thieffry. Retrieved from link
- ↑ Fernand Maximillian Leon Jacquet. Retrieved from link
- ↑ Adolphe Aloys Marie Hubert duBois d'Aische. Retrieved from link
- ↑ Jan Olieslagers. Retrieved from link
