Adolphe Pégoud
Adolphe Célestin Pégoud (13 June 1889 – 31 August 1915) was a French aviator and flight instructor who became the first fighter ace in history during World War I.
Adolphe Pegoud | |
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Adolphe Pégoud | |
| Nickname(s) | Roi du ciel (Eng: King of the sky) |
| Born | 13 June 1889 Montferrat, Isère |
| Died | 31 August 1915 (aged 26) Petit-Croix, France |
| Allegiance | France |
| Service/ | French Army |
| Years of service | 1907–1915 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Knight of the Légion d'honneur Médaille militaire Croix de Guerre 1914-1918 |
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