Record #:

2021

Author(s):

Jones, Charles A.

Abstract:

Greensboro native George E. Preddy, Jr. was the leading combat flying ace in Europe during World War II until he was accidentally shot down by his troops on Christmas Day, 1944.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 62 Issue 7, Dec 1994, p32-34, por

Subject(s):

Preddy, George Earl, 1919-1944; North Carolina--History--World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations; Fighter pilots

Record #:

9821

Author(s):

Milling, Marla Hardee

Abstract:

When World War I broke out in Europe in 1914, Kiffin Rockwell of Asheville and his brother Paul offered their services to France. After serving two years as an infantryman, Rockwell and six other Americans formed a fighter squadron called the Escadrille Lafayette. On May 18, 1916, he became the first American to shoot down an enemy plane. He was killed September 23, 1926 while engaging in his 142nd dogfight.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 75 Issue 10, Mar 2008, p33-35, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fighter pilots; North Carolina--History--World War, 1914-1918--Aerial operations