List of World War I flying aces from France explained

This is a complete list of French flying aces of World War I.

While Roland Garros is often called the first French Ace, he has only four confirmed victories. The distinction of being the first French Ace goes to Adolphe Pégoud.

Aces are listed after verifying the date and location of combat, and the foe vanquished, for every victory accredited by the Aéronautique Militaire using their own aerial victory standards. Those victories for which the evidence is unavailable or fragmentary have been excluded from the victory count.

20 or more victories

See also: List of World War I aces credited with 20 or more victories.

15-19 victories

See also: List of World War I aces credited with 15–19 victories.

11-14 victories

See also: List of World War I aces credited with 11–14 victories.

10 victories

See also: List of World War I aces credited with 10 victories.

9 victories

See also: List of World War I aces credited with 9 victories.

8 victories

See also: List of World War I aces credited with 8 victories.

7 victories

See also: List of World War I aces credited with 7 victories.

6 victories

See also: List of World War I aces credited with 6 victories.

5 victories

See also: List of World War I aces credited with 5 victories.

References

Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Notes and References

    1. Held dual Franco-American citizenship.
    2. Web site: Jan J. Safarik: Air Aces Home Page.