Rene Fonck

Pilot

Birthday March 27, 1894

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace France

DEATH DATE Jun 18, 1953 (59)

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About

Decorated French pilot who earned the title of All-Time Ace of Aces for his 72 confirmed victories as an ace. He is one of the most famous Frenchman to fight in World War I and was named Commander of the Legion of Honor after the war.

Before Fame

He studied engineering at the Arts et Metiers ParisTech and was accepted into basic training in February 1915.

Trivia

He published his memoirs Mes Combats in 1920, following his return to civilian life.

Family Life

He got married in December 1917.

Associated With

He and fellow French ace Georges Guynemer both flew the SPAD XII fighter plane during World War I.