Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Warm-Up – 9/12 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Describe in writing leading World War I fighter aces.

Published byCalvin Peters Modified over 6 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "Warm-Up – 9/12 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Describe in writing leading World War I fighter aces."— Presentation transcript:

1 Warm-Up – 9/12 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Describe in writing leading World War I fighter aces. Describe the aim of the Lafayette Escadrille when it was formed. What was the contribution of the Lafayette Escadrille to the war effort? Describe the squadron mascots of the Lafayette Escadrille and their names

2 Questions / Comments

3 Warm-Up – 9/12 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Describe in writing leading World War I fighter aces. Describe the aim of the Lafayette Escadrille when it was formed. What was the contribution of the Lafayette Escadrille to the war effort? Describe the squadron mascots of the Lafayette Escadrille and their names

4 WWI Fighter Aces USA Edward V. Rickenbacher (26 Victories)
Oct 8, 1890 – Jul 27, 1973 300 combat missions (most of any US pilot) Medal of Honor recipient Race car Driver / owner Indianapolis Speedway / Eastern Airlines Frank Luke (18 victories) May 19, 1897 – Sep 29, 1918 Over 17 days – had 18 victories (14/4) 1st Medal of Honor recipient Luke Air Force Base (Phoenix, AZ)

5 WWI Fighter Aces USA Raoul Lufbery – (17 victories)
Mar 14, 1885 – May 19, 1918 Lafayette Escadrille French Legions of Honor

6 WWI Fighter Aces France Rene Fonck– (75 victories – 72/3)
Mar 27, 1894 – Jun 18, 1953 Ended WWI as top “Allied Ace of Aces” French Legions of Honor “I put my bullets into the target as if I placed them there by hand”

7 WWI Fighter Aces England Edward Mannock– (61 victories )
May 24, 1887 – Jul 26, 1918 Interned by the Turks in prison as a laborer – 1915 Took to flying - deep hatred for the Germans “I sent one of them to Hell in flames today – I wish Kaiser Bill could have seen him sizzle.” British Victoria Cross

8 WWI Fighter Aces Germany Manfred von Richtofen– (80 victories )
May 2, 1892 – Apr 21, 1918 “Aces of Aces” “Red Devil” – “Red Knight” Leaders of the “Flying Circus” British buried him with full military honors Albatros D. III Fokker Dr. I

9 Warm-Up – 9/12 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Describe in writing leading World War I fighter aces. Describe the aim of the Lafayette Escadrille when it was formed. What was the contribution of the Lafayette Escadrille to the war effort? Describe the squadron mascots of the Lafayette Escadrille and their names

10 Lafayette Escadrille Before World War I – planes were not considered instruments of combat Observers, lap-bombers, fighters, dedicated bombers Dr. Edmund Gros and Norman Prince led efforts to convince French government the value of a volunteer American unit to fight for France Aim was to influence American stance against neutrality and join the fight

11 Warm-Up – 9/12 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Describe in writing leading World War I fighter aces. Describe the aim of the Lafayette Escadrille when it was formed. What was the contribution of the Lafayette Escadrille to the war effort? Describe the squadron mascots of the Lafayette Escadrille and their names

12 No major influence on outcome of war.
On Monday, 18 February 1918, under the provisions of an agreement between the French and American armies, the Lafayette Escadrille became the 103d Aero Squadron- originally known as 103d Pursuit Squadron- United States Army Air Service. During its tenure, the Lafayette Escadrille had officially confirmed 199 German aircraft victories. No major influence on outcome of war. Of these volunteer pilots, five died of illness; six by accidents in the aviation schools; fifteen were taken prisoners; nineteen were wounded in combat; and, fifty-one were killed over the Front lines. The French government recognized the American volunteers for their heroic achievements in the skies over France with the following: four Legions of Honor, seven Medailles Militaires, and thirty-one citations (each with a Croix de guerre).

13 Warm-Up – 9/12 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Describe in writing leading World War I fighter aces. Describe the aim of the Lafayette Escadrille when it was formed. What was the contribution of the Lafayette Escadrille to the war effort? Describe the squadron mascots of the Lafayette Escadrille and their names

14 The Lafayette Escadrille
Squadron mascots Lions – Whiskey and Soda

15 Questions / Comments

16 THIS DAY IN AVIATION September 12
1916 — The first pilotless radio-controlled aerial bomb is tested in the United States. It is actually a small biplane that can fly radio- guided for 50 miles with 308 pounds of bombs aboard. (Kettering Bug)

17 THIS DAY IN AVIATION September 12
1918 — Lieutenant Frank Luke shot down his first enemy balloon.

18 THIS DAY IN AVIATION September 12
1942 — Battle of Bloody Ridge on Guadalcanal.

19 Questions / Comments

20 September 2016 Chapter 2 Intro Curtiss Vin Fiz Progress Rpts Due
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 29 Chapter 2 Intro 30 Curtiss 31 Vin Fiz Progress Rpts Due 1 Progress in Europe 2 NO SCHOOL STORM 3 4 5 HOLIDAY 6 QUIZ Progress Rpts Sent Home 7 WWI Preparing for War Fighter Development 8 Fighter Aces 9 Lafayette Escadrille FltLine Friday “FlyBoys” 10 11 12 WWI TEST 13 Chapter 3 The Golden Age 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 The Golden Age Progress Rpts Due 22 23 24 27 28

21 Questions / Comments

22 The Adolescence of Air Power
Chapter 2 The Adolescence of Air Power – TEST Review

23 The Adolescence of Air Power
Chapter 2 The Adolescence of Air Power TEST

24 Questions / Comments

25 Flyboys

Download ppt "Warm-Up – 9/12 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Describe in writing leading World War I fighter aces."

Similar presentations

The War in the Air. Aims: Examine the air battles fought during World War One. Identify the main components of a World War One aeroplane.

The War in the Air. Aims: Examine the air battles fought during World War One. Identify the main components of a World War One aeroplane.
World War I Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient 2nd Lt. Frank Luke Jr.

World War I Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient 2nd Lt. Frank Luke Jr.
Air Power in World War I. Chapter 2, Lesson 3 OverviewOverview  The contributions of US pilots during World War I  The role of air power during World.

Air Power in World War I. Chapter 2, Lesson 3 OverviewOverview  The contributions of US pilots during World War I  The role of air power during World.
Objectives Know the role of air power during World War I Know the contributions of US pilots during World War I Know how air power theory was shaped during.

Objectives Know the role of air power during World War I Know the contributions of US pilots during World War I Know how air power theory was shaped during.
Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) What type of aircraft led to gaining control of the air? 2) Describe the first.

Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) What type of aircraft led to gaining control of the air? 2) Describe the first.
Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) During development of the airplane, early pioneers struggled with…? 2) Who identified.

Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) During development of the airplane, early pioneers struggled with…? 2) Who identified.
The War in the Air Canadians who wanted to fly joined the British Royal Flying Corps. Canadian airmen proved to be fearsome flyers and quickly gained.

The War in the Air Canadians who wanted to fly joined the British Royal Flying Corps. Canadian airmen proved to be fearsome flyers and quickly gained.
Aeroplanes and Air Raids In todays lesson we will begin to understand the impact that planes had on WWI We will discuss the variations in aviation and.

Aeroplanes and Air Raids In todays lesson we will begin to understand the impact that planes had on WWI We will discuss the variations in aviation and.
Air Power in World War I. World War I  Airplanes were still fragile when the war started in 1914  But during the war, aviation engineers made tremendous.

Air Power in World War I. World War I  Airplanes were still fragile when the war started in 1914  But during the war, aviation engineers made tremendous.
Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) What type of aircraft led to gaining control of the air? 2) Describe the first.

Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) What type of aircraft led to gaining control of the air? 2) Describe the first.
War in the Air Zeppelins Fighter Planes War Aces.

War in the Air Zeppelins Fighter Planes War Aces.
Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) Describe in writing leading World War I fighter aces. 2) Describe the WWI fighter.

Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) Describe in writing leading World War I fighter aces. 2) Describe the WWI fighter.
Warm-Up – 11/4 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Describe the flexibility and importance of air power.

Warm-Up – 11/4 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Describe the flexibility and importance of air power.
Warm-Up – 9/15 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: After WWI, the US government canceled _____ in airplane.

Warm-Up – 9/15 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: After WWI, the US government canceled _____ in airplane.
Warm-Up – 10/16 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: What weapon became dominant as a result of World.

Warm-Up – 10/16 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: What weapon became dominant as a result of World.
Warm-Up – 9/8 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: How did the airplane influence the way the war was.

Warm-Up – 9/8 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: How did the airplane influence the way the war was.
Warm-Up – 10/15 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Describe the first bombing attack against Japan in.

Warm-Up – 10/15 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Describe the first bombing attack against Japan in.
Air Power in World War I.

Air Power in World War I.
Warm-Up – 10/18 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: What was the reason Hitler waited before invading.

Warm-Up – 10/18 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: What was the reason Hitler waited before invading.
Warm-Up – 11/17 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Describe the problems encountered when attempting.

Warm-Up – 11/17 – 10 minutes Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: Describe the problems encountered when attempting.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google