Capt. Frederick C.
Libby, RFC/USAS
Victories:
* (14)
Squadrons:
11, 23, 25, 43 (RFC)
22nd Aero (USAS)
Born:
15 July 1891 Colorado
Died: 9 January 1970 Los Angeles, California
Awards:
British Military Cross (MC)
Notes
Libby joined the
army in Canada, served briefly in the trenches, then transferred
to the Royal Flying Corps. He was the first American ace of the
war. In September 1917, he transferred to the United States Air
Service but shortly thereafter he became seriously ill and never
returned to active duty.
Military
Cross (MC)
"For
conspicuous gallantry in action. As an observer, he, with his
pilot, attacked four hostile machines and shot down one. He has
previously shot down four enemy machines." MC citation, 14
November 1916
Quotes
"Aerial
gunnery is 90 percent instinct and 10 percent aim."
Frederick Libby
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