American aces

The Hangar Sep 19, 2026

Frank Luke, the Arizona Balloon Buster, and the Seventeen Days That Made America's Most Reckless Ace a Legend

Frank Luke recorded 18 aerial victories in 17 days in September 1918, becoming America's deadliest balloon buster and the AEF's second-highest scoring ace.

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The Hangar Aug 25, 2026

Frank Luke, the Arizona Balloon Buster, and the Seventeen Days That Made America's Most Lethal Ace of the Great War

Frank Luke Jr. became America's most lethal WWI ace by destroying 14 observation balloons and 4 aircraft in just 17 days during September 1918.

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