Major Raoul Lufbery: Fighter Ace

Major Raoul Lufbery: Fighter Ace

Before there was an Air Force, there was Lafayette Escadrille.

2018 · 12 min · Documentary, War

The story of WWI Pilot Gervais Raoul Lufbery, a triple confirmed WWI ace, mechanic and world traveler. Explores the Lafayette Escadrille squadron, a formation of volunteer pilots serving in France on behalf of the United States whose service marked the early origins of the U.S. Air Force.

Directed by Alexander Zane Irwin

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Matthew Brown Matthew Brown
Carole Gragez Carole Gragez
Raoul Lufbery III Raoul Lufbery III

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