Events with tag - Air Warfare

October 5, 1914

First Aerial Victory in WWI

French pilots Sergeant Joseph Frantz and Corporal Louis Quénault achieved the first confirmed aerial victory in history by shooting down a German Aviatik B.I over Reims, France, marking the beginning of air-to-air combat.

September 26, 1918

René Fonck's Six Victories in One Day

French ace René Fonck achieves remarkable feat by downing six German aircraft in a single day while flying his SPAD S.XIII fighter, marking his most successful day during World War I.

July 15, 1940

Polish Squadrons 302 and 303

In July and August 1940, two legendary Polish fighter squadrons were formed - 302 'Poznań' and 303 'Warszawa' Tadeusz Kościuszko Squadron, which played a crucial role in the Battle of Britain. Polish pilots demonstrated extraordinary combat effectiveness, courage, and dedication in defending British skies against the German Luftwaffe.

June 14, 1943

Operation Pointblank

Operation Pointblank was a crucial World War II air campaign launched on June 14, 1943, combining US and British air forces to destroy German aircraft production capabilities and gain air superiority over Europe before D-Day.

July 6, 1943

Ivan Kozhedub's First Aerial Victory

Soviet fighter pilot Ivan Kozhedub achieved his first aerial victory during the Battle of Kursk, shooting down a Messerschmitt Bf 109. This marked the beginning of his legendary career that would lead to 62 confirmed aerial victories, making him the top Allied ace of World War II.