August Iaccaci
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Captain August Thayer Iaccaci (born June 6, 1893, date of death unknown) was a US-born World War I flying ace
credited with 17 aerial victories. He was born to Auguste Florian and Mabel Thayer Iaccaci on June 6, 1893. He worked for H. K. McCann Co. until he went to Canada and joined the Royal Flying Corps
in 1917. His brother Paul accompanied him; they both were assigned to No. 20 Squadron in Calais, France to pilot Bristol F.2 Fighter
s. He scored his first victory on 19 May 1918, over a Pfalz D.III
fighter; on the 31st, he became an ace with his fourth and fifth wins. By September, he ran his total to 17. His usual observer was Arthur Newland, an ace in his own right. With the exception of one reconnaissance two-seater, August Iaccaci triumphed over German fighter planes and pilots. He was then appointed to be a Flight Commander with No. 48 Squadron in October. Late that month, an eye wound hospitalized him in Britain for the remainder of the war.
Lieut. August Thayer Iaccaci.
This officer has taken part in many engagements, and he and his observer have been most successful in destroying enemy machines. A resolute and skilful airman.
Flying ace
A flying ace or fighter ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down several enemy aircraft during aerial combat. The actual number of aerial victories required to officially qualify as an "ace" has varied, but is usually considered to be five or more...
credited with 17 aerial victories. He was born to Auguste Florian and Mabel Thayer Iaccaci on June 6, 1893. He worked for H. K. McCann Co. until he went to Canada and joined the Royal Flying Corps
Royal Flying Corps
The Royal Flying Corps was the over-land air arm of the British military during most of the First World War. During the early part of the war, the RFC's responsibilities were centred on support of the British Army, via artillery co-operation and photographic reconnaissance...
in 1917. His brother Paul accompanied him; they both were assigned to No. 20 Squadron in Calais, France to pilot Bristol F.2 Fighter
Bristol F.2 Fighter
The Bristol F.2 Fighter was a British two-seat biplane fighter and reconnaissance aircraft of the First World War flown by the Royal Flying Corps. It is often simply called the Bristol Fighter or popularly the "Brisfit" or "Biff". Despite being a two-seater, the F.2B proved to be an agile aircraft...
s. He scored his first victory on 19 May 1918, over a Pfalz D.III
Pfalz D.III
|-See also:-Bibliography:* Gray, Peter and Owen Thetford. German Aircraft of the First World War. London: Putnam, 1962. ISBN 0-93385-271-1.* Grosz, Peter M. Pfalz D.IIIa . Berkhamsted, Herts, UK: Albatros Publications, 1995. ISBN 0-94841-425-1.* Guttman, Jon. Balloon-Busting Aces of World War 1 ...
fighter; on the 31st, he became an ace with his fourth and fifth wins. By September, he ran his total to 17. His usual observer was Arthur Newland, an ace in his own right. With the exception of one reconnaissance two-seater, August Iaccaci triumphed over German fighter planes and pilots. He was then appointed to be a Flight Commander with No. 48 Squadron in October. Late that month, an eye wound hospitalized him in Britain for the remainder of the war.
Honors and awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)Lieut. August Thayer Iaccaci.
This officer has taken part in many engagements, and he and his observer have been most successful in destroying enemy machines. A resolute and skilful airman.