Francis Simonds
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Lieutenant Francis May Simonds was an American World War I flying ace
credited with five aerial victories.
Simonds was assigned to the 147th Aero Squadron on 23 February 1918. He won his five aerial victories from July through October 1918.
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 five aerial victories.
Simonds was assigned to the 147th Aero Squadron on 23 February 1918. He won his five aerial victories from July through October 1918.