John McCudden
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Second Lieutenant John Anthony McCudden was a World War I flying ace
credited with eight aerial victories. He survived a downing by German ace Ulrich Neckel
on 28 February 1918, only to be killed in action by Hans Wolff
. He was the younger brother of British ace James McCudden
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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 eight aerial victories. He survived a downing by German ace Ulrich Neckel
Ulrich Neckel
Ulrich Neckel Pour le Mérite, Iron Cross First and Second Class, was a World War I fighter ace credited with 30 victories.-Early Life and Enlistment:...
on 28 February 1918, only to be killed in action by Hans Wolff
Hans Wolff
Leutnant Hanns Joachim Wolff was a World War I flying ace credited with ten aerial victories.Wolff served with FA 216 until 6 July 1917, when he was reassigned to Jasta 11. He was wounded in action on 14 August, and again on 23 November. On 18 March 1918, Wolff shot down and killed his first...
. He was the younger brother of British ace James McCudden
James McCudden
James Thomas Byford McCudden VC, DSO & Bar, MC & Bar, MM was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for valour in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces...
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