Major 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 origins of the U.S. Air Force.

Major 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...

  • Cemetery Profile: Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery

    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...

  • Cemetery Profile: Lafayette Escadrille Monument

    Discover the Lafayette Escadrille Monument in Paris, as Matthew Brown, the acting superintendent, provides insights into the 68 American volunteers who bravely fought and sacrificed their lives for French liberty during World War I.