Raoul Lufbery: Fighter Ace

Raoul Lufbery: Fighter Ace

Directed by Alexander Zane Irwin

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.

Raoul Lufbery: Fighter Ace
  • Major Raoul Lufbery: Fighter Ace

    Directed by Alexander Zane Irwin

    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 ori...

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    At the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery in Paris, acting superintendent and former army aviator Matthew Brown honors the legacy of American volunteers in World War I, showcasing the profound impact of their sacrifice on Franco-American relations and challenging global perceptions of the Ame...