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Last Respects Portrait
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A photograph from a newspaper of soldiers attending Major Raoul Lufbery's grave. Text below the document "LAST RESPECTS. Gen. Clarence Edwards, commanding the 26th division at the foot of the grave of Maj. Raoul Lufbery near Toul."
The Lafayette Escadrille, John Knox
The Lafayette Escadrille, John Knox
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A newspaper article about Major Raoul Lufbery's time as a member of the La Fayette Escadrille, which was a U.S. flying unit under French command at the time.
Luftbery, With Engine Stopped Eludes Four Hostile Airplanes
Luftbery, With Engine Stopped Eludes Four Hostile Airplanes
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A short newspaper article about Raoul Lufbery escaping enemy planes with his engine stopping from a punctured gas pipe.
Maj. Lufbery American Air King Killed
Maj. Lufbery American Air King Killed
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A newspaper article detailing the death of Major Raoul Lufbery. The article also details his record number of enemy kills during his career.
Lufbery Vanquished In A Battle With Huge German Plane
Lufbery Vanquished In A Battle With Huge German Plane
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A newspaper article detailing Major Raoul Lufbery's final skirmish with the German Army. The article includes interviews with Lufbery's family.
Hagerstown Man Was With Famous Ace Six Months On French Battle Front
Hagerstown Man Was With Famous Ace Six Months On French Battle Front
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A newspaper article profiling the relationship of the "only recruited man who was a pallbearer at the funeral of Raoul Lufbery". Maximilian Bono was a soldier of orderly that was assigned to Major Lufbery as a personal servant.
Exploits Of America's Fist Air Ace, Michael Hull
Exploits Of America's Fist Air Ace, Michael Hull
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A newspaper article complete with official U.S. Air Force photos profiling Major Raoul Lufbery as a decorated pilot and flying ace.
The Sky Raiders, Paul Whelton
The Sky Raiders, Paul Whelton
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A newspaper article about Major Raoul Lufbery's exploits as a fighter pilot for the United States Army. Of note, this includes the "Roll of Honor" which is a list of pilots killed in action. Major Lufbery is one of the pilots on this list.
Lufbery Off To Front In Air Service, Gervais Raoul Lufbery
Lufbery Off To Front In Air Service, Gervais Raoul Lufbery
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A newspaper article that published some of Major Raoul Lufbery's autobiographical writing discussing how he enlisted for war as well as how his career began.
Has Wallingford Forgotten? Major Raoul Lufbery: America's First Flying Ace Of World War I
Has Wallingford Forgotten? Major Raoul Lufbery: America's First Flying Ace Of World War I
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A newspaper article detailing the life and career of ace fighter pilot Major Raoul Lufbery. Several photographs are included from across his life.
Lufbery, 'American Ace' Writes Of His Pleasure Flying For Gen. Pershing, Gervais Raoul Lufbery
Lufbery, 'American Ace' Writes Of His Pleasure Flying For Gen. Pershing, Gervais Raoul Lufbery
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A newspaper article publishing a letter written by Major Raoul Lufbery to a friend. The article also included information about his life and career as a pilot.
Lufbery Cut Leave To Fly To His Death
Lufbery Cut Leave To Fly To His Death
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A multi-part newspaper article about Major Raoul Lufbery final aerial dogfight, his life childhood and early life, and his enlistment in the army.
On The Eve Of His Last Flight
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A newspaper article originally from The Harvard Bulletin publishing a letter from Lieutenant Kenneth P. Culbert, a pilot who died shortly after Lufbery was shot down. In Culbert's letter to Professor C.T. Copeland he described his final evening as well as what it was like to attend Major Lufbery.
French 'Ace' Like Story Hero
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A newspaper story about the life and travels of Major Raoul Lufbery spanning from his birth in France to an American father and French Mother, to becoming an ace pilot.
Brisbane's Editorial On Lufbery
Brisbane's Editorial On Lufbery
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A newspaper editorial that was originally published in the Washington Times, detailing the story of Raoul Lufbery from his childhood in Connecticut through the end of his life as an ace pilot.
American Wins Thrilling Duel High In The Air
American Wins Thrilling Duel High In The Air
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A newspaper article about Raoul Lufbery winning an aerial duel with a German adversary. Raoul Lufbery is listed here as "George R. Lufbery".
Editorial Of The Day
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A short newspaper article discussing Major Raoul Lufbery's life, exploits, and recent death.
Major Raoul Lufbery Predicts Big Battles Between Air Fleets
Major Raoul Lufbery Predicts Big Battles Between Air Fleets
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A two page newspaper article interviewing Raoul Lufbery where he discusses his predictions for the end of the war. He specifically highlights the growing importance of airplanes. "aviation in all [the Armed Forces] branches will undoubtedly play it's big role, and certainly a larger role than ever before..."
American Flyer Brings Down His 12th Enemy Plane
American Flyer Brings Down His 12th Enemy Plane
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A newspaper article discussing the twelfth German plane that Raoul Lufbery shot out of the sky.
How Lufbery, America's Greatest Ace, Was Killed
How Lufbery, America's Greatest Ace, Was Killed
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A newspaper article detailing the events leading up to the day Major Raoul Lufbery died in combat and the immediate aftermath by his comrades in the Army.
The Last Photograph Taken Of Maj. Raoul Lufbery, The Late American Ace
The Last Photograph Taken Of Maj. Raoul Lufbery, The Late American Ace
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A photograph from a newspaper of Major Raoul Lufbery. Text below the photograph "The last photograph taken of Maj. [sic]Taoul Lufbery, the late American Ace."
Major Raoul Lufbery Portrait
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A photograph of Raoul Lufbery from a newspaper obituary.
Memorial For Maj. Raoul Lufbery
Memorial For Maj. Raoul Lufbery
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A newspaper article detailing the memorial for Major Raoul Lufbery and offers an editorial about the need for men like Lufbery as well as a call for the war to continue until it is won.
Everybody Sing
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A page from a program with the heading "Everybody Sing". The page lists the lyrics for The Star Spangled Banner, Battle Hymn of the Republic, and America.
Johnston Describes Is Meeting With Lufbery, The Noted "Ace", Archibald Johnston
Johnston Describes Is Meeting With Lufbery, The Noted "Ace", Archibald Johnston
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A newspaper article about a United States Army Lieutenant, Archibald Johnson, meeting the "Noted 'Ace'" pilot, Raoul Lufbery.
Men Of Nerve Are Needed In Aero Service, W. S. Forrest
Men Of Nerve Are Needed In Aero Service, W. S. Forrest
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A newspaper article that details Major Raoul Lufbery's thoughts on required attributes for successful fighter pilots.
Lufbery, Famous American "Ace", Kiled In Battle In The Air
Lufbery, Famous American "Ace", Kiled In Battle In The Air
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A newspaper article detailing the news of Major Lufbery's death, his parents receiving their last letter from Lufbery, and more.
Lufbery In Toul Sector
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A newspaper article that published some of Lufbery's autobiographical writing that detailed being hazed early in his military career as he was attempting move beyond being a flight mechanic to a pilot.
Aces Up! The Thrilling Fact Stories Of U.S. War Flyers, John Knox
Aces Up! The Thrilling Fact Stories Of U.S. War Flyers, John Knox
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A newspaper article about Major Raoul Lufbery's early life including his anecdotes about him becoming an aviator, discussion of some of his travels, and his military career. It also discussed Lufbery's career of his plane catching on fire and that "he would jump to his death rather than burn."
Lufbery Killed In Battle With German Triplane
Lufbery Killed In Battle With German Triplane
Raoul Lufbery Newspapers
A newspaper article about the death of Major Raoul Lufbery, the impact of his death on his family, and a tribute held to honor Lufbery by the Jewish War Work Committee.