Combat
This was the first gun used in air-to-air combat.
What is a Pistol?
An aircraft-mounted gun is most effective when mounted in this way.
What is the Direction of Travel?
This German aviator earned 80 enemy kills and went by the nickname “The Red Baron.”
WHO WAS MANFRED VON RICHTHOFEN?
Bullard flew in the air corps for this country.
WHAT IS FRANCE?
A fighter pilot who shoots down at least five enemy aircraft is given this nickname.
What is an Ace?
This invention alleviated the concern of propeller damage with nose-mounted weapons.
What is Interrupter Gear?
This iconic cartoon character often pursues the Red Baron from his perch on a rather unique flying machine.
WHO IS SNOOPY?
Aircraft development during the war was fueled by this goal.
WHAT WAS THE DESIRE TO WIN THE WAR?
This event consisted of at least two aircraft maneuvering in close proximity to each other in an attempt to disable or shoot down the other aircraft.
What is a Dogfight?
This was the world’s first practical all-metal airplane?
WHAT IS THE JUNKERS J1?
Eugene Bullard made his way to Europe via a ship of this country’s registration.
WHAT IS GERMANY?
Upon arriving in France, Eddie Rickenbacker was initially assigned to this position.
WHAT IS A CHAUFFEUR?
It was widely reported that Eugene Bullard flew with this mascot.
What is a Monkey Named Jimmy?
At the beginning of World War I, these types of engines were considered heavy and unreliable.
WHAT ARE WATER-COOLED ENGINES?
For this reason, Bullard was not allowed to fly for his “home” country (the real reason).
WHAT IS RACIAL PREJUDICE?
In World War I, Eugene Bullard claimed this significant distinction.
WHAT IS THE FIRS T AFRICANAMERICAN PILOT TO FLY IN COMBAT?
At the start of the war, the U.S. 94th Pursuit Squadron lacked this critical piece of machinery.
What are Airplanes?
This challenging characteristic of handling aircraft was a byproduct of a rotary engine.
WHAT IS GYROSCOPIC PRECESSION?
American Eddie Rickenbacker was known in this profession before World War I.
WHAT IS A RACE CAR DRIVER?
This insignia for the 94th Pursuit Squadron indicated what U.S. action.
WHAT IS THE U .S. ENTRANCE INTO THE WAR IN EUROPE?