Frank Luke Jr. (May 19, 1897 – September 29, 1918) was an American fighter ace credited with 19 aerial victories, ranking him second among United States Army Air Service (USAAS) pilots …

Frank Luke, called the most spectacular air fighter of World War I, who shot town 18 airplanes and balloons in his short military career, enlisted in the Signal Corps Sept. 25, 1917.

Nov 1, 2022 · Despite only flying against the Germans for just over two weeks, American pilot Frank Luke made a name for himself. Learn about his story.

Army 2nd Lt. Frank Luke Jr., circa 1918, nicknamed the "Arizona Balloon Buster," was the first Army aviator to receive the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in World War I.

Feb 13, 2023 · Frank Luke Jr. was an American pilot from Phoenix, Arizona, whose short but impressive air combat career made him one of the top “balloon busters” of World War I. Luke …

Aug 1, 2009 · Second Lt. Frank Luke Jr. with his biplane in the fields near Rattentout Farm, France, on Sept. 19, 1918. In the final tally, he was the second-ranking US ace of the war and …

Frank Luke, Jr., the “Arizona Balloon Buster,” was one of the bravest men ever to wear the wings of the Aviation Section. He possessed a unique combination of shyness and aggression, plus …

Born in Arizona Territory 15 years before it became a state, Lt. Frank Luke Jr. was known during World War I as the “Arizona Balloon Buster.” The famous ace Eddie Rickenbacker said of …

Frank Luke, known as the “Arizona Balloon Buster,” destroyed 4 airplanes and 14 German balloons in 17 days, during ten of which he didn’t fly. His brash manner made him unpopular …

Was killed near Murvaux, France by enemy soldiers when he refused to surrender and tried to hold them off with a pistol. Received the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously. …