Stephen Price (aviator)
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Major Stephen William Price (born 28 November 1893, date of death unknown) was a World War I flying ace
credited with seven aerial victories.
Price qualified as a pilot at Ruislip
on 27 October 1915. Although he served in several squadrons, his successes came with Colorado cowboy ace Frederick Libby
manning his guns in No. 11 Squadron. Between 22 August and 17 October 1916, the pair drove down five enemy reconnaissance planes and an Albatros D.I
. On 22 October, they set another Albatros D.I afire.
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 seven aerial victories.
Price qualified as a pilot at Ruislip
Ruislip
Ruislip is a suburban area, centred on an old village in Greater London, and is part of the London Borough of Hillingdon.It was formerly also a parish covering the neighbouring areas of Eastcote, Northwood, Ruislip Manor and South Ruislip in the area. The parish appears in the Domesday Book, and...
on 27 October 1915. Although he served in several squadrons, his successes came with Colorado cowboy ace Frederick Libby
Frederick Libby
Frederick Libby was the first American ace of World War I, and of all time, achieved while serving as an observer in the Royal Flying Corps.-Early life and service:Frederick Libby was born on 15 July 1891 in Sterling, Colorado...
manning his guns in No. 11 Squadron. Between 22 August and 17 October 1916, the pair drove down five enemy reconnaissance planes and an Albatros D.I
Albatros D.I
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. On 22 October, they set another Albatros D.I afire.