Paul Santelli
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Marechal-des-Logis Paul Marie Raphael Santelli was a World War I flying ace
credited with seven aerial victories. He was a balloon buster
, all of his victories being over observation balloons.
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 seven aerial victories. He was a balloon buster
Balloon buster
Balloon busters were military pilots known for destroying enemy observation balloons. These pilots were noted for their fearlessness. Seventy-six fighter pilots in World War I were each credited with destroying five or more balloons, and thus were balloon aces....
, all of his victories being over observation balloons.