Famous Pilots

Baron Manfred von Righthofen was the most feared and celebrated pilot of the German air force during World War I.

This man was the most succesful air fighter of all times, since he shot 352 russian airplanes from the sky

Marseille, also known as Star of Africa, was a member of the German Africa Corps. He was there the most succesful pilot in WW II on the Western Front. No other pilot claimed as many victories as Marseille. He shot down 158 airplanes of the RAF and lost his life, when he failed to open his parachute on a non-combat flight engine failure.

This man was incredible. He was flying one of the slowest war air planes in WWII, the Ju 87. But he was the most successful pilot of the whole war. He sank alone teh Russian Battle ship Marat. He sank also a cruiser and a destroyer and 70 landing vehicle. But his main success was the destruction of 519 tanks and 830 other vehicles. Besides he destroyed 150 artillery sets, countless bunkers and bridges and shot 9 airplanes. All in all he accomplished 2530 flight campaigns. More than any other pilot of the WWII. And he survived. He was the German soldier with the highest decoration. But as capable and brave he was, he had a severe setback. He was a follower of Hitler. That is why he did not become famous outside Germany. The Russians hunted him, but never got him. He must have been a superbe pilot, because he had a very slow airplane and he outmanouvered apparently all his ennemies.

Father of Modern air warfare . mentor of the Red Baron

He was the first to make a solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean.

Younger brother of the Red Baron, had 40 victories in less than half the time

He was the first to build and fly an airplane

They are credited with inventing and flying the first airplane.

did you see the movie "Top Gun" ? the Tom Cruise character is based on his life.

USA WW1 ace. also the first person to wear a helmet in the Indy 500

The TV show "Black sheep squadron" was about this real life ww2 marine pilot

Canadian who Downed 72 Enemies in World War One. He even fought the Red Baron and Nearly won. He ranked as number 3 best ace in World War 1

The amazing Albert ball was on of Britain's leading aces in ww1, was shot down by the Red Baron

He saved every passenger aboard US Airways Flight 1549 with his successful water landing on the Hudson.

She paved the way for women pilots everywhere.