Name: Frederick C. Libby Country: United States Rank: Captain Service: Royal Flying Corps United States Air Service Squadrons: 11, 23, 25, 43 (RFC) 22nd Aero (USAS) Victories: 14 Born: 15 July 1891 Place of Birth: Died: 9 January 1970 Place of Death: Los Angeles, California Notes Libby joined the army in Canada, served briefly in the trenches, then transferred to the Royal Flying Corps. He was the first American ace of the war. In September 1917, he transferred to the United States Air Service but shortly thereafter he became seriously ill and never returned to active duty. Military Cross (MC) "For conspicuous gallantry in action. As an observer, he, with his pilot, attacked four hostile machines and shot down one. He has previously shot down four enemy machines." MC citation, 14 November 1916 Quotes "Aerial gunnery is 90 percent instinct and 10 percent aim." Frederick Libby Aces ╖ Aircraft ╖ Books ╖ Chat ╖ Forum ╖ Guests ╖ Links ╖ Medals ╖ News ╖ Search ╖ Vote Copyright ⌐ 1997,1998 The Aerodrome Page revised on 18 Nov 1997