William Victor Trevor Rooper
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Captain William Victor Trevor Rooper was a World War I flying ace
credited with eight aerial victories. He became Xavier Dannhuber
's seventh victim.
Rooper joined 1 Squadron in the summer of 1917. He became a Flight Commander in mid-September.
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 eight aerial victories. He became Xavier Dannhuber
Xavier Dannhuber
Lieutenant Xavier Dannhuber was a German World War I flying ace credited with eleven aerial victories.Dannhuber was first assigned to Kagohl 6, then to SS 25. His next assignment, on 1 July 1917, was to fly a fighter for Jasta 26. He shot down an observation balloon near Vlamertinghe on 12 August...
's seventh victim.
Rooper joined 1 Squadron in the summer of 1917. He became a Flight Commander in mid-September.