John Knox MacArthur
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Lieutenant John Knox MacArthur was a World War I flying ace
credited with six aerial victories. He was his squadron's first ace.
MacArthur was an electrical engineer before he joined the U.S. Army Air Force.
MacArthur downed his half dozen Germany planes from 13 June through 19 July 1918, including a pair of Fokker D.VII
s downed by himself, Donald Hudson, and three other pilots on 2 July.
On 20 July 1918, three pilots and planes were forced down by stormy weather. MacArthur was not the sole surviving pilot.
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Knox MacArthur, Second Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Luneville, France, June 13, 1918. Outnumbered and handicapped by his presence far behind the German lines, Second Lieutenant MacArthur and three flying companions fought brilliantly a large group of enemy planes, bringing down or putting to flight all in the attacking party, while performing an important mission.
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 six aerial victories. He was his squadron's first ace.
MacArthur was an electrical engineer before he joined the U.S. Army Air Force.
MacArthur downed his half dozen Germany planes from 13 June through 19 July 1918, including a pair of Fokker D.VII
Fokker D.VII
The Fokker D.VII was a German World War I fighter aircraft designed by Reinhold Platz of the Fokker-Flugzeugwerke. Germany produced around 3,300 D.VII aircraft in the summer and autumn of 1918. In service, the D.VII quickly proved itself to be a formidable aircraft...
s downed by himself, Donald Hudson, and three other pilots on 2 July.
On 20 July 1918, three pilots and planes were forced down by stormy weather. MacArthur was not the sole surviving pilot.
Honors and awards
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John Knox MacArthur, Second Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Luneville, France, June 13, 1918. Outnumbered and handicapped by his presence far behind the German lines, Second Lieutenant MacArthur and three flying companions fought brilliantly a large group of enemy planes, bringing down or putting to flight all in the attacking party, while performing an important mission.