The Aces - Belgium
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 Pilots from the Jacquet fighter group. Willy Coppens is the first from the left, Fernand Jacquet, is the third. |
Capt. Willy Coppens Lt. de Meulemeester Lt. Edmond Thieffry Capt. Fernand Jacquet Sgt. Adolphe duBois d'Aische Lt. Jan Olieslagers |
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Belgium was on the frontline of the Great War from the first to the last day of conflict. Many of the newest innovations in aerial combat were used first in Belgium
NOTE: There are 5 other Belgian aces having between 5 and 9 victories.
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