Albert Ball
Albert Ball, VC, DSO and Two Bars, MC, Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur, Order of St. George (4th class) (August 14, 1896 - May 7, 1917) was an English First World War fighter pilot and recipient of the Victoria Cross. At the time of his death, he was the leading Allied ace with 44 victories[1] and only trailed the Germans' top ace, Manfred Von Richthofen. He ended up tied for 11th place with Captain J. Gillmore in the top 20 World War One pilots in the British Empire.
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Albert Ball VC, DSO & Two Bars, MC (August 14 1896 - May 7 1917) was an English First World War fighter pilot and recipient of the Victoria Cross. At the time of his death, he was the leading Allied ace with 44 victoriesCaptain Albert Ball - VC DSO MC - Air ace of World War 1 and only trailed the Germans' top ace, Manfred Von Richthofen. He ended up tied for 11th place with Captain J. Gillmore in the top 20 World War One pilots in the British Empire. [http://www.firstworldwar.com/bio/ball.htm First World War.com - Who's Who - Albert Ball]
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Great War In The Air - 310 Albert Ball Is Killed
Mick Mannock arrives at RFC No. 40 Squadron. Albert Ball is killed in combat.
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