Frank Douglas Stevens (aviator)
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Captain Frank Douglas Stevens was a World War I flying ace
credited with five aerial victories.
Stevens tallied five "driven down out of control" victories between 3 May and 16 August 1917. His observer/gunners in his Royal Aircraft Factory FE.2d included fellow ace Lieutenant William Cambray
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Stevens became an Officer of the Order of the British Empire
on 3 June 1919.
Flying ace
A flying ace or fighter ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down several enemy aircraft during aerial combat. The actual number of aerial victories required to officially qualify as an "ace" has varied, but is usually considered to be five or more...
credited with five aerial victories.
Stevens tallied five "driven down out of control" victories between 3 May and 16 August 1917. His observer/gunners in his Royal Aircraft Factory FE.2d included fellow ace Lieutenant William Cambray
William Cambray
Lieutenant William Charles Cambray was a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories won while flying as an observer/gunner in two-seater aircraft.-Early life and ground service:...
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Stevens became an Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
on 3 June 1919.