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18 January 2002, 10:42 AM

I was wondering how French Ace

Adolphe Pègoud (The first ace of all time??) achieved his kills. Did he used carbines, pistols etc., or did he have a fixed gun? Or, was he simply the pilot while an observer actually shot at the enemy?

Lastly, what type of aircraft did he fly?

Thank You,
The Dude

18 January 2002, 10:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
thedude Guest Posts: n/a	I was wondering how French Ace Adolphe Pègoud (The first ace of all time??) achieved his kills. Did he used carbines, pistols etc., or did he have a fixed gun? Or, was he simply the pilot while an observer actually shot at the enemy? Lastly, what type of aircraft did he fly? Thank You, The Dude