Name |
Country |
Service |
Victories |
File
|
Hartmann, Erich "Bubi"Erich "Bubi" Hartmann |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
352 (Top Ace of all Time)
|
|
Barkhorn, GerhardGerhard Barkhorn |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
301 |
|
Rall, GüntherGünther Rall |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
275 |
|
Kittel, OttoOtto Kittel |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
267 |
|
Nowotny, Walter "Nowi"Walter "Nowi" Nowotny |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
258 |
|
Batz, WilhelmWilhelm Batz |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
237 |
|
Rudorffer, ErichErich Rudorffer |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
222 (12 Me-262) |
|
Bär, HeinzHeinz Bär |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
220 (16 Me-262) |
|
Graf, HermannHermann Graf |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
212 |
|
Ehrler, HeinrichHeinrich Ehrler |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
208 (8 Me-262) |
|
Weissenberger, TheodorTheodor Weissenberger |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
208 (8 Me-262) |
|
Philipp, HansHans Philipp |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
206 |
|
Schuck, WalterWalter Schuck |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
206 (8 Me-262) |
|
Hafner, AntonAnton Hafner |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
204 |
—
|
Lipfert, HelmutHelmut Lipfert |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
203 |
|
Krupinski, WalterWalter Krupinski |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
197 |
|
Hackl, AntonAnton Hackl |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
192 |
|
Brendel, JoachimJoachim Brendel |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
189 |
|
Stotz, MaxMax Stotz |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
189 |
|
Kirschner, JoachimJoachim Kirschner |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
188 |
|
Brandle, KurtKurt Brändle |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
180 |
—
|
Josten, GüntherGünther Josten |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
178 |
—
|
Steinhoff, JohannesJohannes Steinhoff |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
176 |
|
Reinert, Ernst-WilhelmErnst-Wilhelm Reinert |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
174 |
—
|
Schack, GüntherGünther Schack |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
174 |
—
|
Lang, EmilEmil Lang |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
173 |
—
|
Schmidt, HeinzHeinz Schmidt |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
173 |
—
|
Ademeit, HorstHorst Ademeit |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
166 |
—
|
Wilcke, Wolf-DietrichWolf-Dietrich Wilcke |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
162 |
—
|
Marseille, Hans-JoachimHans-Joachim Marseille |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
158 (Destroyed most Western Allied aircraft.) |
|
Sturm, HeinrichHeinrich Sturm |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
158 |
—
|
Thyben, GerhardGerhard Thyben |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
157 |
|
Beisswenger, HansHans Beisswenger |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
152 |
—
|
Düttmann, PeterPeter Düttmann |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
152 |
—
|
Gollob, Gordon M.Gordon M. Gollob |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
150 |
|
Tegtmeier, FritzFritz Tegtmeier |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
146 |
—
|
Wolf, AlbinAlbin Wolf |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
144 |
—
|
Tanzer, KurtKurt Tanzer |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
143 |
—
|
Muller, Friedrich-KarlFriedrich-Karl Müller |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
140 |
—
|
Gratz, KarlKarl Gratz |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
138 |
—
|
Setz, HeinrichHeinrich Setz |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
138 |
—
|
Trenkel, RudolfRudolf Trenkel |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
138 |
—
|
Schall, FranzFranz Schall |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
137 (14 Me-262) |
—
|
Wolfrum, WalterWalter Wolfrum |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
137 |
—
|
Fassong, Horst-Günther vonHorst-Günther von Fassong |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
136 |
—
|
Fonnekold, OttoOtto Fönnekold |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
136 |
—
|
Weber, Karl-HeinzKarl-Heinz Weber |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
136 |
—
|
Müncheberg, JoachimJoachim Müncheberg |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
135 |
—
|
Waldmann, HansHans Waldmann |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
134 |
—
|
Grislawski, AlfredAlfred Grislawski |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
133 |
—
|
Wiese, JohannesJohannes Wiese |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
133 |
—
|
Borchers, AdolfAdolf Borchers |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
132 |
—
|
Dickfeld, AdolfAdolf Dickfeld |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
132 |
—
|
Clausen, ErwinErwin Clausen |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
132 |
—
|
Lemke, WilhelmWilhelm Lemke |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
131 |
—
|
Hoffmann, GerhardGerhard Hoffmann |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
130 |
—
|
Sterr, HeinrichHeinrich Sterr |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
130 |
—
|
Eisenach, FranzFranz Eisenach |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
129 |
—
|
Dahl, WaltherWalther Dahl |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
129 |
—
|
Dörr, FranzFranz Dörr |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
128 |
—
|
Rademacher, RudolfRudolf Rademacher |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
126 (8 Me-262) |
—
|
Zwernemann, JosefJosef Zwernemann |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
126 |
—
|
Hrabak, DietrichDietrich Hrabak |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
125 |
—
|
Ettel, Wolf-UdoWolf-Udo Ettel |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
124 |
—
|
Ihlefeld, HerbertHerbert Ihlefeld |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
123 (+7 in Spain) |
—
|
Tonne, WolfgangWolfgang Tonne |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
122 |
—
|
Marquardt, HeinzHeinz Marquardt |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
121 |
—
|
Schnaufer, Heinz-WolfgangHeinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
121 (top night fighter ace - all kills at night) |
—
|
Weiß, RobertRobert Weiß |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
121 |
—
|
Obleser, FriedrichFriedrich Obleser |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
120 |
—
|
Leie, ErichErich Leie |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
118 |
—
|
Beerenbrock, Franz-JosefFranz-Josef Beerenbrock |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
117 |
—
|
Birkner, Hans-JoachimHans-Joachim Birkner |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
117 |
—
|
Norz, JakobJakob Norz |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
117 |
—
|
Oesau, WalterWalter Oesau |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
117 |
—
|
Wernicke, HeinzHeinz Wernicke |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
117 |
—
|
Lambert, AugustAugust Lambert |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
116 |
—
|
Molders, WernerWerner Mölders |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
115 (incl. 14 in Spain) |
|
Crinius, WilhelmWilhelm Crinius |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
114 |
—
|
Schröer, WernerWerner Schröer |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
114 |
—
|
Dammers, HansHans Dammers |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
113 |
—
|
Korts, BertholdBerthold Korts |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
113 |
—
|
Buhligen, KurtKurt Bühligen |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
112 |
|
Lent, HelmutHelmut Lent |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
110 (night fighter ace - 102 kills at night) |
|
Ubben, KurtKurt Ubben |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
110 |
—
|
Woidich, FranzFranz Woidich |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
110 |
—
|
Seiler, ReinhardReinhard Seiler |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
109 |
—
|
Bitsch, EmilEmil Bitsch |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
108 |
—
|
Hahn, HansHans Hahn |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
108 |
—
|
Vechtel, BernhardBernhard Vechtel |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
108 |
—
|
Bauer, ViktorViktor Bauer |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
106 |
—
|
Lucas, WernerWerner Lucas |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
106 |
—
|
Lutzow, GuntherGünther Lützow |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
105 |
|
Galland, AdolfAdolf Galland |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
104 (7 Me-262) |
|
Boremski, Eberhard vonEberhard von Boremski |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
104 |
—
|
Sachsenberg, HeinzHeinz Sachsenberg |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
104 |
—
|
Grasser, HartmannHartmann Grasser |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
103 |
—
|
Freytag, SiegfriedSiegfried Freytag |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
102 |
—
|
Geisshardt, FriedrichFriedrich Geisshardt |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
102 |
—
|
Mayer, EgonEgon Mayer |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
102 |
—
|
Ostermann, Max-HellmuthMax-Hellmuth Ostermann |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
102 |
—
|
Wurmheller, JosefJosef Wurmheller |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
102 |
—
|
Miethig, RudolfRudolf Miethig |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
101 |
—
|
Priller, JosefJosef Priller |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
101 |
—
|
Wernitz, UlrichUlrich Wernitz |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
101 |
—
|
Steinbatz, LeopoldLeopold Steinbatz |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
99 |
—
|
Späte, WolfgangWolfgang Späte |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
99 |
—
|
Rödel, GustavGustav Rödel |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
98 |
—
|
Schleinhege, HermannHermann Schleinhege |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
97 |
—
|
Juutilainen, IlmariIlmari Juutilainen |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
94 (Highest scoring non-German ace) |
|
Muller, RudolfRudolf Müller |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
94 (101)[a] |
—
|
Bennemann, HelmutHelmut Bennemann |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
93 |
—
|
Romm, OskarOskar Romm |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
92 |
—
|
Nishizawa, HiroyoshiHiroyoshi Nishizawa |
Japan |
Imperial Japanese Navy |
87+ (Top scoring Japanese ace) |
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|
Mader, AntonAnton Mader |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
86 |
—
|
Sayn-Wittgenstein, Heinrich Prinz zuHeinrich Prinz zu Sayn-Wittgenstein |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
83 |
—
|
Grünberg, HansHans Grünberg |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
82 |
—
|
Darjes, EmilEmil Darjes |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
82 |
—
|
Beyer, FranzFranz Beyer |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
81 |
—
|
Broch, HugoHugo Broch |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
81 |
—
|
Iwamoto, TetsuzoTetsuzo Iwamoto |
Japan |
Imperial Japanese Navy |
80-87 |
|
Bachnick, HerbertHerbert Bachnick |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
80 |
—
|
Eder, Georg-PeterGeorg-Peter Eder |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
78 |
—
|
von Bonin, HubertusHubertus von Bonin |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
77 (+4 in Spain) |
—
|
Wind, HansHans Wind |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
75 |
|
Bunzek, JohannesJohannes Bunzek |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
75 |
—
|
Fukumoto, ShigeoShigeo Fukumoto |
Japan |
Imperial Japanese Navy |
72 |
|
Glunz, AdolfAdolf Glunz |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
71 |
|
Sugita, ShoichiShoichi Sugita |
Japan |
Imperial Japanese Navy |
70 |
|
Lange, HeinzHeinz Lange |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
70 |
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|
Linz, RudiRudi Linz |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
70 |
—
|
Burckhardt, Lutz-WilhelmLutz-Wilhelm Burckhardt |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
69 |
—
|
Dombacher, KurtKurt Dombacher |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
68 |
—
|
Schiess, FranzFranz Schiess |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
67 |
—
|
Kageneck, Erbo Graf vonErbo Graf von Kageneck |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
67 |
—
|
Streib, WernerWerner Streib |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
66 (65 at night) |
—
|
Radusch, GüntherGünther Radusch |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
64 |
—
|
Rokker, HeinzHeinz Rökker |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
64 |
—
|
Sakai, SaburōSaburō Sakai |
Japan |
Imperial Japanese Navy |
64+ |
|
Welter, KurtKurt Welter |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
63 (56 at night, 20+ Me-262)[2] (possible top jet ace of all time) |
—
|
Kozhedub, IvanIvan Kozhedub |
Soviet Union |
Soviet Air Force |
62 + 2 Allied P51 WWII Allied and Soviet Ace of Aces |
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|
Cordes, HeinoHeino Cordes |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
62 |
—
|
Beutin, GerhardGerhard Beutin |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
60 |
—
|
Bob, Hans EkkehardHans Ekkehard Bob |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
60 |
—
|
Carganico, HorstHorst Carganico |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
60 |
—
|
Czech, FranzFranz Czech |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
60 |
—
|
Stahlschmidt, Hans-ArnoldHans-Arnold Stahlschmidt |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
59 |
—
|
Borchers, WalterWalter Borchers |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
59 |
|
Pokryshkin, Aleksandr IvanovichAleksandr Ivanovich Pokryshkin |
Soviet Union |
Soviet Air Force |
59 |
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|
Buchner, HermannHermann Buchner |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
58 |
—
|
Becker, MartinMartin Becker |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
58 |
—
|
Shinohara, HiromichiHiromichi Shinohara |
Japan |
Imperial Japanese Army |
58 |
|
Rechkalov, Grigoriy AndreevichGrigoriy Andreevich Rechkalov |
Soviet Union |
Soviet Air Force |
58 |
—
|
Gulayev, Nikolay DmitrievichNikolay Dmitrievich Gulayev |
Soviet Union |
Soviet Air Force |
57 |
—
|
Ahnert, Heinrich-WilhelmHeinrich-Wilhelm Ahnert |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
57 |
—
|
Bauer, KonradKonrad Bauer |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
57 |
—
|
Brandt, WalterWalter Brandt |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
57 |
—
|
Bronnle, HerbertHerbert Bronnle |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
57 |
—
|
Dahmer, HugoHugo Dahmer |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
57 |
—
|
Cantacuzino, ConstantinConstantin Cantacuzino |
Romania |
Royal Romanian Air Force |
56 (Highest scoring Romanian ace) |
|
Wick, HelmutHelmut Wick |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
56 |
|
Luukkanen, EinoEino Luukkanen |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
56 |
—
|
Galland, Wilhelm-FerdinandWilhelm-Ferdinand Galland |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
55 |
—
|
Bareuther, HerbertHerbert Bareuther |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
55 |
—
|
Okumura, TakeoTakeo Okumura |
Japan |
Imperial Japanese Navy |
54 |
—
|
Badum, JohannJohann Badum |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
54 |
—
|
Yevstigneyev, Kirill A.Kirill A. Yevstigneyev |
Soviet Union |
Soviet Air Force |
53 |
—
|
Brunner, AlbertAlbert Brunner |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
53 |
—
|
Berres, Heinz-EdgarHeinz-Edgar Berres |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
53 |
—
|
Barten, FranzFranz Barten |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
53 |
—
|
Drewes, MartinMartin Drewes |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
52 |
—
|
Barten, FranzFranz Barten |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
52 |
—
|
Knoke, HeinzHeinz Knoke |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
52 |
—
|
Greiner, HermannHermann Greiner |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
51 |
—
|
Anabuki, SatoruSatoru Anabuki |
Japan |
Imperial Japanese Army |
51 |
|
Kuroe, YasuhikoYasuhiko Kuroe |
Japan |
Imperial Japanese Army |
51 |
—
|
Hlinka, DmitriDmitri Hlinka |
Soviet Union |
Soviet Air Force |
50 |
—
|
Van Lierde, RemyRemy Van Lierde |
Belgium |
Royal Air Force |
50 (44 V1's, 6 aircraft) |
—
|
Jabs, Hans-JoachimHans-Joachim Jabs |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
50 |
—
|
Arnold, HeinzHeinz Arnold |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
49 |
—
|
Beckh, FriedrichFriedrich Beckh |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
48 |
|
Balthasar, WilhelmWilhelm Balthasar |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
47 (+7 in Spain) |
—
|
Serbanescu, AlexandruAlexandru Şerbănescu |
Romania |
Royal Romanian Air Force |
47 |
|
Vorozheikin, Arseniy VasilievichArseniy Vasilievich Vorozheikin |
Soviet Union |
Soviet Air Force |
46 (+6 in Manchuria) |
—
|
Koldunov, Aleksandr IvanovichAleksandr Ivanovich Koldunov |
Soviet Union |
Soviet Air Force |
46 |
—
|
Skomorohov, Nikolay MikhailovichNikolay Mikhailovich Skomorohov |
Soviet Union |
Soviet Air Force |
46 |
—
|
Augenstein, Hans-HeinzHans-Heinz Augenstein |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
46 |
—
|
Becker, LudwigLudwig Becker |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
46 |
—
|
Schnörrer, KarlKarl Schnörrer |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
46 |
—
|
Bowing-TreudingWolfgang Böwing-Treuding |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
46 |
—
|
Lehtovaara, UrhoUrho Lehtovaara |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
44½ |
—
|
Dukovac, MatoMato Dukovac |
Croatia |
Croatian Air Force |
44 (Highest scoring Croatian ace) |
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|
Tuominen, OivaOiva Tuominen |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
44 |
—
|
Wever, WaltherWalther Wever |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
44 |
—
|
Bobrov, VladimirVladimir Bobrov |
Soviet Union) |
Soviet Air Force |
43 |
—
|
Franzisket, LudwigLudwig Franzisket |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
43 |
—
|
Boris, KarlKarl Boris |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
43 |
—
|
Puhakka, OlliOlli Puhakka |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
42 |
—
|
Hannig, NorbertNorbert Hannig |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
42 |
—
|
Brocke, JürgenJürgen Brocke |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
42 |
—
|
Greceanu, TudorTudor Greceanu |
Romania |
Royal Romanian Air Force |
42 |
—
|
Olejnik, RobertRobert Olejnik |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
41 |
—
|
Baake, WernerWerner Baake |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
41 |
—
|
Bong, Richard I.Richard I. Bong |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
40 (Highest scoring U.S. Ace) |
|
Busch, RudolfRudolf Busch |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
40 |
—
|
Bremer, PeterPeter Bremer |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
40 |
—
|
Pattle, Marmaduke 'Pat'Marmaduke 'Pat' Pattle |
South African |
Royal Air Force |
40+ (Highest scoring Gladiator ace) |
—
|
Hujita, IyozoIyozo Hujita |
Japan |
Imperial Japanese Navy |
39 |
—
|
von Bonin, Eckhart-WilhelmEckhart-Wilhelm von Bonin |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
39 |
—
|
Galić, CvitanCvitan Galić |
Croatia |
Croatian Air Force |
38 |
|
Borngen, ErnstErnst Borngen |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
38 |
—
|
Johnson, James Edgar "Johnnie"James Edgar "Johnnie" Johnson |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
38 |
—
|
McGuire, Thomas B.Thomas B. McGuire |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
38 |
—
|
Babak, IvanIvan Babak |
Soviet Union |
Soviet Air Force |
37 |
—
|
Neumann, KlausKlaus Neumann |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
37 (5 from Me 262) |
—
|
Bretnutz, HeinzHeinz Bretnutz |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
37 |
—
|
Luganski, SergeySergey Luganski |
Soviet Union |
Soviet Air Force |
37 |
—
|
Puro, OlaviOlavi Puro |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
36 |
—
|
Katajainen, NilsNils Katajainen |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
35½ |
—
|
Bertram, GuntherGunther Bertram |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
35 |
—
|
Hnido, PetrPetr Hnido |
Soviet Union |
Soviet Air Force |
34 |
—
|
Brandt, PaulPaul Brandt |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
34 |
—
|
McCampbell, DavidDavid McCampbell |
United States |
U.S. Navy |
34 (Highest scoring U.S. Navy Ace) |
—
|
Ohta, ToshioToshio Ohta |
Japan |
Imperial Japanese Navy |
34 |
—
|
Stepanenko, IvanIvan Stepanenko |
Soviet Union |
Soviet Air Force |
33 |
—
|
Clostermann, PierrePierre Clostermann |
France |
Free French Air Force; Royal Air Force |
33 |
—
|
Beyer, HeinzHeinz Beyer |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
33 |
—
|
Nissinen, LauriLauri Nissinen |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
32½ |
—
|
Finucane, Brendan Eamon Fergus "Paddy"Brendan Eamon Fergus "Paddy" Finucane |
Ireland |
Royal Air Force |
32 |
—
|
Režňák, JánJán Režňák |
Slovakia |
Slovak Air Force[3] |
32 |
—
|
Karhila, KyöstiKyösti Karhila |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
32 |
—
|
Kazuo, SuginoSugino Kazuo |
Japan |
Imperial Japanese Navy |
32 |
—
|
Kashiwade, IsamiIsami Kashiwade |
Japan |
Imperial Japanese Army |
32 |
—
|
Malan, Adolph 'Sailor'Adolph 'Sailor' Malan |
South Africa |
Royal Air Force |
32 |
—
|
Beurling, George F. "Buzz"George F. "Buzz" Beurling |
Canada |
Royal Air Force |
31⅓ (Highest Scoring Canadian Ace) |
—
|
Kumanichkin, AlexandrAlexandr Kumanichkin |
Soviet Union |
Soviet Air Force |
31 |
—
|
Karhunen, JormaJorma Karhunen |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
31 |
—
|
Szentgyörgyi, DezsőDezső Szentgyörgyi |
Hungary |
Royal Hungarian Air Force |
30½ |
—
|
Sultan, Amet-HanAmet-Han Sultan |
Soviet Union |
Soviet Air Force |
30+19 shared |
—
|
Vale, WilliamWilliam Vale |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
30+6 shared |
—
|
Blazytko, FranzFranz Blazytko |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
30 |
—
|
Bucholz, MaxMax Bucholz |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
30 |
—
|
Bartz, ErichErich Bartz |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
30 |
—
|
Mutoh, KaneyoshiKaneyoshi Mutoh |
Japan |
Imperial Japanese Navy |
30 |
—
|
Kato, TateoTateo Kato |
Japan |
Imperial Japanese Army |
30? |
—
|
Jobou, RyotaroRyotaro Jobou |
Japan |
Imperial Japanese Army |
30 |
—
|
Vesa, EmilEmil Vesa |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
29½ |
—
|
Adolph, WalterWalter Adolph |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
29 (+1 in Spain) |
—
|
Tuck, Robert Roland StanfordRobert Roland Stanford Tuck |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
29 |
—
|
Braham, BobBob Braham |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
29 |
—
|
Caldwell, CliveClive Caldwell |
Australia |
Royal Australian Air Force |
28½ (Highest scoring P40 pilot of WWII) |
—
|
Järvi, TapioTapio Järvi |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
28½ |
—
|
Kovárik, IzidorIzidor Kovárik |
Slovakia |
Slovak Air Force |
28 (29?) |
—
|
Koenig, Hans-HeinrichHans-Heinrich Koenig |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
28 |
—
|
Andres, ErnstErnst Andres |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
28 |
—
|
Burk, AlfredAlfred Burk |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
28 |
—
|
Benning, AntonAnton Benning |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
28 |
—
|
Lacey, "Ginger""Ginger" Lacey |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
28 |
—
|
Gabreski, Francis "Gabby"Francis "Gabby" Gabreski |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
28 (+2½ ground) +6½ Korea |
—
|
Boyington, Gregory "Pappy"Gregory "Pappy" Boyington |
United States |
U.S. Marine Corps |
28 (Highest scoring U.S. Marine. Ace counting 6 with the AVG)[1] |
—
|
Gray, Colin FalklandColin Falkland Gray |
New Zealand |
Royal Air Force |
27½ |
—
|
Duke, NevilleNeville Duke |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
27 |
—
|
Beckmann, KarlKarl Beckmann |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
27 |
—
|
Clade, EmilEmil Clade |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
27 |
—
|
Johnson, Robert S.Robert S. Johnson |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
27 |
—
|
MacDonald, Charles H.Charles H. MacDonald |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
27 |
—
|
Sasai, JunichiJunichi Sasai |
Japan |
Imperial Japanese Navy |
27 |
—
|
Akamatsu, SadaakiSadaaki Akamatsu |
Japan |
Imperial Japanese Navy |
27 |
—
|
Preddy, Jr., George E.George E. Preddy, Jr. |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
26.83 (+5 ground) |
—
|
Lock, EricEric Lock |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
26½ |
—
|
Ogiya, NobuoNobuo Ogiya |
Japan |
Imperial Japanese Navy |
26 |
—
|
Gerthoffer, JánJán Gerthoffer |
Slovakia |
Slovak Air Force |
26 |
—
|
Alakoski, KlausKlaus Alakoski |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
26 |
—
|
Foss, Joseph J.Joseph J. Foss |
United States |
U.S. Marine Corps |
26 |
—
|
Tóth, LajosLajos Tóth |
Hungary |
Royal Hungarian Air Force |
26 |
—
|
Bannock, RussRuss Bannock |
Canada |
RCAF |
25 1/2 (incl. 19 V1 rockets) |
—
|
Albrecht, EgonEgon Albrecht |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
25 |
—
|
Bellof, LudwigLudwig Bellof |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
25 |
—
|
Hanson, Robert M.Robert M. Hanson |
United States |
U.S. Marine Corps |
25 |
—
|
Kanno, NaoshiNaoshi Kanno |
Japan |
Imperial Japanese Navy |
25 |
—
|
Carey, Frank ReginaldFrank Reginald Carey |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
25 |
—
|
Meyer, John C.John C. Meyer |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
24 (+13 ground) +2 Korea |
—
|
Harris, Cecil E.Cecil E. Harris |
United States |
U.S. Navy |
24 |
—
|
Littge, Raymond H.Raymond H. Littge |
United States |
U.S. Air Force |
23½ |
—
|
Bader, DouglasDouglas Bader |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
23 |
—
|
Valencia, Eugene A.Eugene A. Valencia |
United States |
U.S. Navy |
23 |
—
|
Tervo, KaleviKalevi Tervo |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
23 |
—
|
Saarinen, JormaJorma Saarinen |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
23 |
—
|
Wade, Lance C.Lance C. Wade |
United States |
Royal Air Force |
23 |
—
|
Kinnunen, EeroEero Kinnunen |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
22½ |
—
|
Schilling, David C.David C. Schilling |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
22½ (+10½ ground) |
—
|
Pingel, RolfRolf Pingel |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
22 (+6 Spanish Civil War) |
—
|
Martinoli, Teresio VittorioTeresio Vittorio Martinoli |
Italy |
Regia Aeronautica |
22 +14 shared (Top scoring Italian pilot of WWII) |
—
|
Müller, FritzFritz Müller |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
22 (jet ace) |
—
|
Beese, ArturArtur Beese |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
22 |
—
|
Charles, Edward F.Edward F. Charles |
Canada |
RCAF |
22 |
—
|
Deere, Alan ChristopherAlan Christopher Deere |
New Zealand |
Royal Air Force |
22 |
—
|
Johnson, Gerald R.Gerald R. Johnson |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
22 |
—
|
Kearby, Neel E.Neel E. Kearby |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
22 |
—
|
Robbins, Jay T.Jay T. Robbins |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
22 |
—
|
Gentile, Dominic S.Dominic S. Gentile |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
21.83 (+7 ground {2 RAF}) |
—
|
Kingaby, DonaldDonald Kingaby |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
21+2 shared |
—
|
Tani, AnttiAntti Tani |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
21½ |
—
|
Crawford-Crompton, William V.William V. Crawford-Crompton |
New Zealand |
Royal Air Force |
21½ |
—
|
Hesselyn, Raymond BrownRaymond Brown Hesselyn |
New Zealand |
Royal New Zealand Air Force |
21½ |
—
|
Christensen, Fred J.Fred J. Christensen |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
21½ |
—
|
Wetmore, Raymond S.Raymond S. Wetmore |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
21¼ (+2 ground) |
—
|
Burbridge, Bransome ArthurBransome Arthur Burbridge |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
21 (top RAF night fighter ace) |
-
|
Demozay, JeanJean Demozay |
France |
Royal Air Force |
21 |
—
|
Lucchini, FrancoFranco Lucchini |
Italy |
Regia Aeronautica |
21 +52 shared (+6 Spanish Civil War) |
—
|
Voll, John J.John J. Voll |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
21 |
—
|
Walsh, Kenneth A.Kenneth A. Walsh |
United States |
U.S. Marine Corps |
21 |
—
|
Myllylä, PaavoPaavo Myllylä |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
21 |
—
|
Mahurin, Walker 'Bud' MelvilleWalker 'Bud' Melville Mahurin |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces
|
20.75 (+3½ Korea) |
—
|
Mackie, EvanEvan Mackie |
New Zealand |
Royal Air Force |
20+3 shared (16 w/ Spitfires) |
—
|
Bolz, Helmut-FelixHelmut-Felix Bolz |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
20 (+3 in Spain) |
—
|
Baudach, HelmutHelmut Baudach |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
20 (jet ace) |
—
|
Anter, RudolphRudolph Anter |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
20 |
—
|
Becker, PaulPaul Becker |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
20 |
—
|
Berschwinger, HansHans Berschwinger |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
20 |
—
|
Crossley, MichaelMichael Crossley |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
20 |
—
|
Aldrich, Donald N.Donald N. Aldrich |
United States |
U.S. Marine Corps |
20 |
—
|
Lynch, Thomas J.Thomas J. Lynch |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
20 |
—
|
McLeod, Henry W.Henry W. McLeod |
Canada |
RCAF |
20 |
—
|
Westbrook |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
20 |
—
|
Allard, GeoffreyGeoffrey Allard |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
19+5 shared |
—
|
Pyötsiä, ViktorViktor Pyötsiä |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
19½ |
—
|
Suhonen, VäinöVäinö Suhonen |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
19½ |
—
|
Bordoni, FrancoFranco Bordoni |
Italy |
Regia Aeronautica |
19 (5 victories with biplane) +18 shared |
—
|
Gorrini, LuigiLuigi Gorrini |
Italy |
Regia Aeronautica |
19 (1 victory with biplane) (24 kills according to other sources) |
—
|
Cunningham, John "Cat's Eyes"John "Cat's Eyes" Cunningham |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
19 (mainly as nightfighter) |
—
|
Duncan, Glenn E.Glenn E. Duncan |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
19 (+7.8 ground) |
—
|
Fleming, Patrick D.Patrick D. Fleming |
United States |
U.S. Navy |
19 |
—
|
Nooy, Cornelius N.Cornelius N. Nooy |
United States |
U.S. Navy |
19 |
—
|
Smith, John LucianJohn Lucian Smith |
United States |
U.S. Marine Corps |
19 |
—
|
Vraciu, AlexanderAlexander Vraciu |
United States |
U.S. Navy |
19 |
—
|
Teromaa, ErikErik Teromaa |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
19 |
—
|
Skalski, StanisławStanisław Skalski |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/RAF |
18 11/12 (Highest scoring Polish ace) |
—
|
Benko, Arthur J.Arthur J. Benko |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
18½ |
—
|
Carl, Marion E.Marion E. Carl |
United States |
U.S. Marine Corps |
18½ |
—
|
Pekuri, LauriLauri Pekuri |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
18½ |
—
|
Carson, Leonard K.Leonard K. Carson |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
18½ (+3½ ground) |
—
|
Eagleson, Glenn T.Glenn T. Eagleson |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
18½ (+5 ground) +2 Korea |
—
|
Thomas, Wilbur J.Wilbur J. Thomas |
United States |
U.S. Marine Corps |
18½ |
—
|
Yukiyoshi, WakamatsuWakamatsu Yukiyoshi |
Japan |
Imperial Japanese Army |
18+ |
—
|
Kuttelwascher, KarelKarel Kuttelwascher |
Czechoslovakia |
Royal Air Force |
18 (20?) |
—
|
Urbanowicz, WitoldWitold Urbanowicz |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/Royal Air Force |
18 |
—
|
Beckham, Walter C.Walter C. Beckham |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
18 |
—
|
Green, Herschel H.Herschel H. Green |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
18 |
—
|
Herbst, John C. "Pappy"John C. "Pappy" Herbst |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
18 |
—
|
Older, Charles H.Charles H. Older |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
18 (10 AVG) |
—
|
Takeo, TakemizuTakemizu Takeo |
Japan |
Imperial Japanese Navy |
18 |
—
|
Gloan, Pierre LePierre Le Gloan |
France |
French Air Force |
18 |
—
|
Zemke, HubertHubert Zemke |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
17.75 |
—
|
England, John B.John B. England |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
17½ |
—
|
Beeson, Duane W.Duane W. Beeson |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
17⅓ (+4.8 ground) |
—
|
Huotari, JoukoJouko Huotari |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
17½ |
—
|
Thornell, John F.John F. Thornell |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
17¼ (+2 ground) |
—
|
Brown, Henry W.Henry W. Brown |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
17.2 (+14½ ground) |
—
|
Božík, RudolfRudolf Božík |
Slovakia |
Slovak Air Force |
17 |
—
|
Drago, UgoUgo Drago |
Italy |
Regia Aeronautica |
17 (11 RSI) |
—
|
McKnight, William "Willie"William "Willie" McKnight |
Canada |
Royal Air Force |
17 |
—
|
Frantisek, JosefJosef Frantisek |
Czechoslovakia |
Polish Air Force |
17 |
—
|
Sarvanto, JormaJorma Sarvanto |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
17 |
—
|
Turkka, YrjöYrjö Turkka |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
17 |
—
|
Johnson, Gerald W.Gerald W. Johnson |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
17 |
—
|
Varnell, Jr., James S.James S. Varnell, Jr. |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
17 |
|
Gładych, BolesławBolesław Gładych |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/U.S. Army Air Forces |
17 |
—
|
Truscott, KeithKeith Truscott |
Australia |
Royal Australian Air Force |
17 |
—
|
Vasatko, AloisAlois Vasatko |
Czechoslovakia |
RAF |
17 |
—
|
Horbaczewski, EugeniuszEugeniusz Horbaczewski |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/RAF |
16½ |
—
|
Klersey, William T.William T. Klersey |
Canada |
RCAF |
16½ |
—
|
Lumme, AulisAulis Lumme |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
16½ |
—
|
MacLachlan, JamesJames MacLachlan |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
16½ (7½ after the amputation of his left arm) |
|
Riihikallio, EeroEero Riihikallio |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
16½ |
—
|
Cullen, NigelNigel Cullen |
Australia |
Royal Air Force |
16½ |
—
|
Godfrey, John T.John T. Godfrey |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
16⅓ (+18 ground) |
—
|
Goldsmith, AdrianAdrian Goldsmith |
Australia |
Royal Australian Air Force |
16¼ |
—
|
Anderson, Clarence E.Clarence E. Anderson |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
16¼ (+1 ground) |
—
|
Galland, PaulPaul Galland |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
16 |
—
|
Clisby, LesLes Clisby |
Australia |
Royal Air Force |
16 |
—
|
Dzal, FranjoFranjo Dzal |
Croatia |
Croatian Air Force |
16 |
|
Baker, DouglasDouglas Baker |
United States |
U.S. Navy |
16 |
—
|
Edwards, James FrancisJames Francis Edwards |
Canada |
RCAF |
16 |
—
|
Halonen, EeroEero Halonen |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
16 |
—
|
Harris, BillBill Harris |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
16 |
—
|
McNair, Robert W.Robert W. McNair |
Canada |
RCAF |
16 |
—
|
Plagis, JohnJohn Plagis |
Rhodesia |
Royal Air Force |
16 (Highest scoring Rhodesian ace and top scoring ace of Greek descent) |
|
Dicezare, IoanIoan Dicezare |
Romania |
Royal Romanian Air Force |
16 |
—
|
Kepford, Ira C.Ira C. Kepford |
United States |
U.S. Navy |
16 |
—
|
Stimpson, Charles R.Charles R. Stimpson |
United States |
U.S. Navy |
16 |
—
|
Turner, P. S.P. S. Turner |
Canada |
RCAF |
16 |
—
|
Welch, George S.George S. Welch |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
16 |
—
|
la Meslée, Edmond MarinEdmond Marin la Meslée |
France |
French Air Force |
16 |
—
|
Visintini, MarioMario Visintini |
Italy |
Regia Aeronautica |
16 (+32 ground, alone or shared) + 1 in Spanish Civil War - top scoring biplane ace in WWII |
—
|
Harries, RaymondRaymond Harries |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
15+3 shared |
—
|
Mason, ErnestErnest Mason |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
15+2 shared |
—
|
Waddy, John LloydJohn Lloyd Waddy |
Australia |
Royal Australian Air Force |
15½ |
—
|
Beerbower, Donald M.Donald M. Beerbower |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
15½ |
—
|
Peterson, Richard A.Richard A. Peterson |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
15½ (+3½ ground) |
—
|
Whisner, Jr., William T.William T. Whisner, Jr. |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
15½ (+3½ ground) +5½ Korea |
—
|
Swett, James E.James E. Swett |
United States |
U.S. Marine Corps |
15½ |
—
|
Hill, David Lee "Tex"David Lee "Tex" Hill |
United States |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
15¼ (10¼ AVG) |
—
|
Cyprich, FrantišekFrantišek Cyprich |
Slovakia |
Slovak Air Force |
15 (18?) |
—
|
Frost, John "Jack"John "Jack" Frost |
South Africa |
South African Air Force |
15 |
—
|
Stoyanov, StoyanStoyan Stoyanov |
Bulgaria |
Royal Bulgarian Air Force |
15 |
—
|
Alho, MarttiMartti Alho |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
15 |
—
|
Bencetic, LjudevitLjudevit Bencetic |
Croatia |
Croatian Air Force |
15 |
—
|
Hughes, PatersonPaterson Hughes |
Australia |
Royal Air Force |
15 |
—
|
Page, GeoffreyGeoffrey Page |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
15 |
—
|
Bradley, Jack T.Jack T. Bradley |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
15 |
—
|
Brown, Samuel J.Samuel J. Brown |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
15 |
—
|
Cragg, Edward "Porky"Edward "Porky" Cragg |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
15 |
—
|
Dahlberg, Kenneth H.Kenneth H. Dahlberg |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
15 |
—
|
Dunham, William D.William D. Dunham |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
15 |
—
|
Foy, Robert W.Robert W. Foy |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
15 |
—
|
Hofer, Ralph K.Ralph K. Hofer |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
15 (+14 ground) |
—
|
Homer, Cyril F.Cyril F. Homer |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
15 |
—
|
Spears, Harold L.Harold L. Spears |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
15 |
—
|
Bochkay, Donald H.Donald H. Bochkay |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
14.84 |
—
|
Blakeslee, Donald J.Donald J. Blakeslee |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
14½ (incl 3 RAF) |
—
|
Landers, John D.John D. Landers |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
14½ (+20 ground) |
—
|
Nuorala, AaroAaro Nuorala |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
14½ |
—
|
Powers, Jr., Joseph H.Joseph H. Powers, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
14½ |
—
|
Checketts, JohnnieJohnnie Checketts |
NZ |
Royal New Zealand Air Force |
14½ |
—
|
Brown, HenryHenry Brown |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Force |
14½ (+14.5 ground) |
—
|
Scherf, CharlesCharles Scherf |
Australia |
Royal Australian Air Force |
14½ (+9 ground) |
—
|
Bellagambi, MarioMario Bellagambi |
Italy |
Regia Aeronautica |
14 |
—
|
Heglund, SveinSvein Heglund |
Norway |
Royal Air Force |
14 |
—
|
Wegmann, GüntherGünther Wegmann |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
14 (jet ace) |
—
|
Brezina, FrantišekFrantišek Brezina |
Slovakia |
Slovak Air Force |
14 |
—
|
Carr, Bruce W.Bruce W. Carr |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
14 (+10 ground) |
—
|
Curtis, Robert C.Robert C. Curtis |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
14 |
—
|
DeHaven, Robert M.Robert M. DeHaven |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
14 |
—
|
Donahue, Archie G.Archie G. Donahue |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
14 |
—
|
Emmer, Wallace N.Wallace N. Emmer |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
14 |
—
|
Goodson, James A.James A. Goodson |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
14 (+13 ground) |
—
|
Hawkins, Arthur R.Arthur R. Hawkins |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
14 |
—
|
Jeffrey, Arthur F.Arthur F. Jeffrey |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
14 |
—
|
McComas, Edward O.Edward O. McComas |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
14 |
—
|
McCuskey, Elbert S.Elbert S. McCuskey |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
14 |
—
|
Roberts, Jr., Daniel T.Daniel T. Roberts, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
14 |
—
|
Wirth, John L.John L. Wirth |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
14 |
—
|
Duncan, George C.George C. Duncan |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
13½ |
—
|
Kokko, PekkaPekka Kokko |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
13½ |
—
|
Lampi, HeimoHeimo Lampi |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
13½ |
—
|
Mehle, Roger W.Roger W. Mehle |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
13½ |
—
|
Strait, Donald J.Donald J. Strait |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
13½ |
—
|
Carpenter, GeorgeGeorge Carpenter |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
13.4 (+4 ground) |
—
|
Bryan, Donald S.Donald S. Bryan |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
13.3 |
—
|
Lennartz, HelmutHelmut Lennartz |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
13 (jet ace) |
—
|
Cramer, Darrell S.Darrell S. Cramer |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
13 |
—
|
Pan-Yang, John WongJohn Wong Pan-Yang |
USA |
Chinese Nationalist Air Force (USA-born volunteer) |
13 |
—
|
Brooks, James L.James L. Brooks |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
13 |
—
|
Zumbach, JanJan Zumbach |
Poland |
Polish Air Force |
13 |
—
|
Boskic, SafetSafet Boskic |
Croatia |
Croatian Air Force |
13 |
—
|
Shipard, MervynMervyn Shipard |
Australia |
Royal Australian Air Force |
13 |
—
|
Carmichael, Jr., Daniel A.Daniel A. Carmichael, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
13 |
—
|
Cupp, James N.James N. Cupp |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
13 |
—
|
East, Clyde B.Clyde B. East |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
13 |
—
|
Galer, Robert E.Robert E. Galer |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
13 |
—
|
Hampshire, John F.John F. Hampshire |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
13 |
—
|
Holloway, Bruce K.Bruce K. Holloway |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
13 |
—
|
Marontate, William P.William P. Marontate |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
13 |
—
|
Millikan, Willard. W.Willard. W. Millikan |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
13 (+2 ground) |
—
|
Moran, Glennon T.Glennon T. Moran |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
13 (+3 ground) |
—
|
Neale (pilot), RobertRobert Neale (pilot) |
USA |
AVG |
13 (+2½ ground) |
—
|
Olds, RobinRobin Olds |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
13 (+11 ground +4 Vietnam) |
—
|
O'Meara, JamesJames O'Meara |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
13 |
—
|
Pallasvuo, YrjöYrjö Pallasvuo |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
13 |
—
|
Parker, Harry A.Harry A. Parker |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
13 |
—
|
Rushing, Roy W.Roy W. Rushing |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
13 |
—
|
Shaw, Edward O.Edward O. Shaw |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
13 |
—
|
Stephens, Robert W.Robert W. Stephens |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
13 |
—
|
Strane, John R.John R. Strane |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
13 |
—
|
Scott, Jr., Robert LeeRobert Lee Scott, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
13 |
—
|
Twelves, Wendell V.Wendell V. Twelves |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
13 |
—
|
Bartley, Anthony CharlesAnthony Charles Bartley |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
13 |
—
|
Williamson, Felix D.Felix D. Williamson |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
13 |
—
|
Pietrzak, HenrykHenryk Pietrzak |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/Royal Air Force |
12½ |
—
|
Aaltonen, LasseLasse Aaltonen |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
12½ |
—
|
Armstrong, HugoHugo Armstrong |
Australia |
Royal Australian Air Force |
12½ |
—
|
Barr, Andrew "Nicky"Andrew "Nicky" Barr |
Australia |
Royal Australian Air Force |
12½ |
—
|
Gaze, TonyTony Gaze |
Australia |
Royal Air Force |
12½ |
—
|
Brueland, Lowell K.Lowell K. Brueland |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
12½ (+2 Korea) |
—
|
Frazier, Kenneth D.Kenneth D. Frazier |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
12½ |
—
|
Fairbanks, David Charles "Foob"David Charles "Foob" Fairbanks |
USA |
RCAF |
12½ |
—
|
Koskinen, EinoEino Koskinen |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
12½ |
—
|
Paronen, OnniOnni Paronen |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
12½ |
—
|
Sarjamo, UrhoUrho Sarjamo |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
12½ |
—
|
Sovelius, Per-ErikPer-Erik Sovelius |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
12½ |
—
|
Stewart, James C.James C. Stewart |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
12½ (+1 ground) |
—
|
Brown, Quince L.Quince L. Brown |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
12⅓ (+2 ground) |
—
|
Culinovic, MatoMato Culinovic |
Croatia |
Croatian Air Force |
12 |
—
|
Martinko, EduardEduard Martinko |
Croatia |
Croatian Air Force |
12 |
—
|
Mikovic, VecaVeca Mikovic |
Croatia |
Croatian Air Force |
12 |
—
|
Stipcic, ZlatkoZlatko Stipcic |
Croatia |
Croatian Air Force |
12 |
—
|
Pisarek, MarianMarian Pisarek |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/Royal Air Force |
12 |
—
|
Dundas, JohnJohn Dundas |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
12 |
—
|
Freeborn, JohnJohn Freeborn |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
12 |
—
|
Stauder, JozefJozef Štauder |
Slovakia |
Slovak Air Force |
12 (13?) |
—
|
Zeleňák, PavolPavol Zeleňák |
Slovakia |
Slovak Air Force |
12 |
—
|
Bretherton, BruceBruce Bretherton |
Australia |
Royal Australian Air Force |
12 |
—
|
Crombie, CharlesCharles Crombie |
Australia |
Royal Australian Air Force |
12 |
—
|
Turnbull, PeterPeter Turnbull |
Australia |
Royal Australian Air Force |
12 |
—
|
Yarra, JohnJohn Yarra |
Australia |
Royal Australian Air Force |
12 |
—
|
Matúšek, AntonAnton Matúšek |
Slovakia |
Slovak Air Force |
12 |
—
|
Ahokas, LeoLeo Ahokas |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
12 |
—
|
Brezas, MichaelMichael Brezas |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
12 |
—
|
Chase, Levi R.Levi R. Chase |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
12 |
—
|
Craig, Clement M.Clement M. Craig |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
12 |
—
|
Eastham, David B.David B. Eastham |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
12 |
—
|
Everton, Loren D.Loren D. Everton |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
12 |
—
|
Giannella, LuidiLuidi Giannella |
Italy |
Regia Aeronautica |
12 |
—
|
Gleason, George W.George W. Gleason |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
12 (+2½ ground) |
—
|
Harris, Leroy E.Leroy E. Harris |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
12 |
—
|
Head, Jr., Coatsworth B.Coatsworth B. Head, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
12 |
—
|
Hedrick, Roger R.Roger R. Hedrick |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
12 |
—
|
Henry, William E.William E. Henry |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
12 |
—
|
Hively, Howard D.Howard D. Hively |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
12 (+2½ ground) |
—
|
Ladd, Kenneth G.Kenneth G. Ladd |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
12 |
—
|
Litvak, LydiaLydia Litvak |
Soviet Union |
Soviet Air Force |
12 (top female ace) |
80px
|
Masoner, Jr., William J.William J. Masoner, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
12 |
—
|
McKennon, Pierce W.Pierce W. McKennon |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
12 (+9.7 ground) |
—
|
Moore, Robert W.Robert W. Moore |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
12 |
—
|
Quirk, Michael J.Michael J. Quirk |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
12 (+5 ground) |
—
|
Schreiber, LeRoy A.LeRoy A. Schreiber |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
12 (+2 ground) |
—
|
Segal, Harold E.Harold E. Segal |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
12 |
—
|
Shirley, James A.James A. Shirley |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
12 |
—
|
Skogstad, Norman C.Norman C. Skogstad |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
12 |
—
|
Sloan, William J.William J. Sloan |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
12 |
—
|
Trowbridge, Eugene A.Eugene A. Trowbridge |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
12 |
—
|
Turner, Richard E.Richard E. Turner |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
12 (11?) (incl 2 V-1) |
—
|
Watkins, James A.James A. Watkins |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
12 |
—
|
West, Richard L.Richard L. West |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
12 |
—
|
Megura, NicholasNicholas Megura |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11.84 (+3.8 ground) |
—
|
Carr, George R.George R. Carr |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
11½ |
—
|
Clark, Jr., James A.James A. Clark, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11½ (+4½ ground) |
—
|
Conger, Paul A.Paul A. Conger |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11½ |
—
|
Gilbert, Olin E.Olin E. Gilbert |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11½ |
—
|
Halton, William T.William T. Halton |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11½ (+2 ground) |
—
|
Hovde, William J.William J. Hovde |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11½ (+2 ground +1 Korea) |
—
|
Kirla, Jr., John A.John A. Kirla, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11½ (+½ ground) |
—
|
Snider, William N.William N. Snider |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
11½ |
—
|
Yeager, Charles E. "Chuck"Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11½ |
—
|
Chi-Sheng, LiuLiu Chi-Sheng / Liu Zhesheng |
China |
Chinese Nationalist Air Force |
11.3 |
—
|
Mayers, HowardHoward Mayers |
Australia |
Royal Air Force |
11.3 |
—
|
Norley, Louis H.Louis H. Norley |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11.3 (+5 ground) |
—
|
DeLong, Philip C.Philip C. DeLong |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
11.2 (+2 Korea) |
—
|
Russell, Ian Bedford NesbittIan Bedford Nesbitt Russell |
Australia |
Royal Air Force |
11 |
—
|
Starc, AlbinAlbin Starc |
Croatia |
Croatian Air Force |
11 |
—
|
Helebrant, JosipJosip Helebrant |
Croatia |
Croatian Air Force |
11 |
—
|
Martinasevic, StjepanStjepan Martinasevic |
Croatia |
Croatian Air Force |
11 |
—
|
Bauer, Harold W.Harold W. Bauer |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
11 |
—
|
Blackburn, John T.John T. Blackburn |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
11 |
—
|
Budanova, YekaterinaYekaterina Budanova |
Soviet Union |
Soviet Air Force |
11 |
—
|
Dean, Jr., William A.William A. Dean, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
11 |
—
|
Fisken, GeoffGeoff Fisken |
New Zealand |
Royal New Zealand Air Force |
11 |
—
|
Frantz, Carl M.Carl M. Frantz |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11 |
—
|
French, James B.James B. French |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
11 |
—
|
Goebel, Robert J.Robert J. Goebel |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11 |
—
|
Kirkwood, Phillip L.Phillip L. Kirkwood |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
11 |
—
|
Lawler, John B.John B. Lawler |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11 |
—
|
Leino, HemmoHemmo Leino |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
11 |
—
|
Lent, Francis J.Francis J. Lent |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11 |
—
|
Molland, Leland P.Leland P. Molland |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11 |
—
|
Leverette, William L.William L. Leverette |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11 |
—
|
Loisel, John S.John S. Loisel |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11 |
—
|
Lowry, Wayne L.Wayne L. Lowry |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11 |
—
|
Mallory, Charles M.Charles M. Mallory |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
11 |
—
|
Maresiev, Alexei PetrovichAlexei Petrovich Maresiev |
Soviet Union |
Soviet Air Force |
11 3 of them, after losing his legs. |
80px
|
McCorkle, Charles M.Charles M. McCorkle |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11 |
—
|
McDonald, Norman L.Norman L. McDonald |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11 |
—
|
McWhorter III, HamiltonHamilton McWhorter III |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
11 |
—
|
Mitchell, John W.John W. Mitchell |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11 (+4 Korea) |
—
|
Nieminen, UrhoUrho Nieminen |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
11 |
—
|
Reber, Jr., James V.James V. Reber, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
11 |
—
|
Richardson, Elmer W.Elmer W. Richardson |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11 (8?) |
—
|
Riddle, Robert H.Robert H. Riddle |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11 |
—
|
Rigg, James F.James F. Rigg |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
11 |
—
|
Runyon, Donald E.Donald E. Runyon |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
11 |
—
|
Sapp, Donald H.Donald H. Sapp |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
11 |
—
|
Shubin, MurrayMurray Shubin |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11 |
—
|
Smith, Jr., CorneliusCornelius Smith, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11 |
—
|
Solaroli di Briona, GiorgioGiorgio Solaroli di Briona |
Italy |
Regia Aeronautica |
11 |
—
|
Sparks, Kenneth C.Kenneth C. Sparks |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
11 |
—
|
Stanbrook, Richard E.Richard E. Stanbrook |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
11 |
—
|
Törrönen, IlkkaIlkka Törrönen |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
11 |
—
|
Vejtasa, Stanley W.Stanley W. Vejtasa |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
11 |
—
|
Burgard, George T.George T. Burgard |
USA |
AVG |
10.75 |
—
|
O'Conner, Frank Q.Frank Q. O'Conner |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10.75 |
—
|
Anderson, Jr., Charles F.Charles F. Anderson, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10½ (+5½ ground) |
—
|
Beebe, Marshall U.Marshall U. Beebe |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
10½ |
—
|
Ceulleers, George F.George F. Ceulleers |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10½ |
—
|
Conger, Jack E.Jack E. Conger |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
10½ |
—
|
Doersch, George A.George A. Doersch |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10½ (+½ ground) |
—
|
Erkinheimo, NiiloNiilo Erkinheimo |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
10½ |
—
|
Hovde, William J.William J. Hovde |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10½ (+2 ground +4 Korea) |
—
|
Kalima, MarttiMartti Kalima |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
10½ |
—
|
Lahtela, KullervoKullervo Lahtela |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
10½ |
—
|
Littge, Raymond H.Raymond H. Littge |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10½ (+13 ground) |
—
|
Metsola, KaiKai Metsola |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
10½ |
—
|
Rector, EdwardEdward Rector |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10½ (6½ AVG) |
—
|
Reiserer, Russell E.Russell E. Reiserer |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
10½ |
—
|
Storch, John A.John A. Storch |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10½ (+1½ ground) |
—
|
Symmes, John C.John C. Symmes |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
10½ |
—
|
Newkirk, John V.John V. Newkirk |
USA |
AVG |
10½ |
—
|
Metsola, KaiKai Metsola |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
10½ |
—
|
Peltola, EinoEino Peltola |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
10½ |
—
|
Robert E. Murray |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
10.4 |
—
|
Elliot, Ralph E.Ralph E. Elliot |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
10.3 |
—
|
Glover, Fred W.Fred W. Glover |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10.3 (+12½ ground) |
—
|
Gibbes, BobbyBobby Gibbes |
Australia |
Royal Australian Air Force |
10¼ |
—
|
McGarry, William D.William D. McGarry |
USA |
AVG |
10¼ |
—
|
Aschenbrenner, Robert WRobert W Aschenbrenner |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10 |
—
|
Arthur, WilfredWilfred Arthur |
Australia |
Royal Australian Air Force |
10 |
—
|
Brennan, VirgilVirgil Brennan |
Australia |
Royal Australian Air Force |
10 |
—
|
Parkinson, ColinColin Parkinson |
Australia |
Royal Australian Air Force |
10 |
—
|
Baldwin, Frank B.Frank B. Baldwin |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
10 |
—
|
Blickenstaff, Wayne K.Wayne K. Blickenstaff |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10 |
—
|
Broadhead, Joseph E.Joseph E. Broadhead |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10 |
—
|
Brown, Jr., Carl A.Carl A. Brown, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
10 |
—
|
Coleman, Thaddeus T.Thaddeus T. Coleman |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
10 |
—
|
Giroux, William K.William K. Giroux |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10 |
—
|
Goehausen, Jr., Walter J.Walter J. Goehausen, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10 |
—
|
Harris, Ernest A.Ernest A. Harris |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10 |
—
|
Juchheim, Jr., Alwin M.Alwin M. Juchheim, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10 (+6 ground) |
—
|
Karu, VeikkoVeikko Karu |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
10 |
—
|
Kirjonen, MaunoMauno Kirjonen |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
10 |
—
|
Laitinen, AhtiAhti Laitinen |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
10 |
—
|
Long, Herbert H.Herbert H. Long |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
10 |
—
|
Lines, Edward E.Edward E. Lines |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10 |
—
|
Mann, Jr., Thomas H.Thomas H. Mann, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
10 |
—
|
Mansker, Joseph L.Joseph L. Mansker |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10 |
—
|
Mitchell, Harris E.Harris E. Mitchell |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
10 |
—
|
Pasila, MikkoMikko Pasila |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
10 |
—
|
Pisanos, SteveSteve Pisanos |
Greece |
Royal Air Force/U.S. Army Air Forces |
10 |
|
Rankin, Robert J.Robert J. Rankin |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10 |
—
|
Reidy, Thomas H.Thomas H. Reidy |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
10 |
—
|
Reynolds, Andrew J.Andrew J. Reynolds |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10 |
—
|
Scott, Jr., Robert L.Robert L. Scott, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10 |
—
|
Singer, Jr., ArthurArthur Singer, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
10 |
—
|
Smith, John M.John M. Smith |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
10 |
—
|
Stanch, Paul M.Paul M. Stanch |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10 |
—
|
Summer, ElliotElliot Summer |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10 |
—
|
Swope, James S.James S. Swope |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
10 |
—
|
Visconti, AdrianoAdriano Visconti |
Italy |
Regia Aeronautica |
26 |
—
|
Westermark, Robert V.Robert V. Westermark |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
10 |
—
|
Adams, Fletcher E.Fletcher E. Adams |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 ½ |
—
|
Bankey, Jr., Ernest E.Ernest E. Bankey, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 ½ (+8 ground) |
—
|
Check, Leonard J.Leonard J. Check |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
9 ½ |
—
|
Coate, EdwardEdward Coate |
Australia |
Royal Australian Air Force |
9 ½ |
—
|
Fiebelkorn, Ernest C.Ernest C. Fiebelkorn |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 ½(9?) (+2 ground) |
—
|
Gabszewicz, AleksanderAleksander Gabszewicz |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/Royal Air Force |
9 ½ |
—
|
Maciejowski, MichałMichał Maciejowski |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/Royal Air Force |
9 ½ |
—
|
Spencer, Dale F.Dale F. Spencer |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 ½ (+½ ground) |
—
|
Coats, Robert C.Robert C. Coats |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
9 ⅓ |
—
|
Ferić, MirosławMirosław Ferić |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/Royal Air Force |
9 ⅓ |
—
|
Szczęsny, HenrykHenryk Szczęsny |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/Royal Air Force |
9 ⅓ |
—
|
Bond, Charles R.Charles R. Bond |
USA |
AVG |
9 ¼ |
—
|
Andrew, Stephen W.Stephen W. Andrew |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 (+6½ ground) |
—
|
Banks, William M.William M. Banks |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 ½ |
—
|
Archer, Lee "Buddy"Lee "Buddy" Archer |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 (+6 ground) |
—
|
Chudek, AleksanderAleksander Chudek |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/Royal Air Force |
9 |
—
|
Falkowski, JanJan Falkowski |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/Royal Air Force |
9 |
—
|
Bowes, RoderickRoderick Bowes |
Australia |
Royal Australian Air Force |
9 |
—
|
Kearney, James TimothyJames Timothy Kearney |
Australia |
Royal Australian Air Force |
9 |
—
|
Bassett, Edgar R.Edgar R. Bassett |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
9 |
—
|
Berree, Norman R.Norman R. Berree |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
9 |
—
|
Bland, William R.William R. Bland |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
9 |
—
|
Bostwick, George E.George E. Bostwick |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 (+6 ground) |
—
|
Bright, Mark K.Mark K. Bright |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
9 |
—
|
Buie, Paul D.Paul D. Buie |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
9 |
—
|
Carey, Jr., Henry A.Henry A. Carey, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
9 |
—
|
Champlin, Frederick F.Frederick F. Champlin |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 |
—
|
Collins, Frank J.Frank J. Collins |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 (8?) |
—
|
Collins, Jr., William M.William M. Collins, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
9 |
—
|
Cormier, Richard L.Richard L. Cormier |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
9 |
—
|
Curdes, Louis E.Louis E. Curdes |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 |
—
|
Dahl, Perry A.Perry A. Dahl |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 |
—
|
Dalglish, James B.James B. Dalglish |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 (incl 3 V-1s) |
—
|
DeBlanc, Jefferson J.Jefferson J. DeBlanc |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
9 |
—
|
Dunkin, Richard W.Richard W. Dunkin |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 |
—
|
Eastmond, Richard T.Richard T. Eastmond |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
9 |
—
|
Elder, Robert A.Robert A. Elder |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 (+2 ground) |
—
|
Emmons, Eugene H.Eugene H. Emmons |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 |
—
|
Fanning, Grover E.Grover E. Fanning |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 |
—
|
Feightner, Edward L.Edward L. Feightner |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
9 |
—
|
Feld, SylvanSylvan Feld |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 |
—
|
Forester, Joseph M.Joseph M. Forester |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 |
—
|
Franger, Marvin J.Marvin J. Franger |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
9 |
—
|
Freeman, Doris C.Doris C. Freeman |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
9 |
—
|
Gallup, Kenneth W.Kenneth W. Gallup |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 (+2 ground) |
—
|
Harris, Thomas S.Thomas S. Harris |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
9 |
—
|
Haviland, Jr., Frederick R.Frederick R. Haviland, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 (+6 ground) |
—
|
Hill, Allen E.Allen E. Hill |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 |
—
|
Hurlburt, Frank D.Frank D. Hurlburt |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 |
—
|
Kiser, George C.George C. Kiser |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 |
—
|
Lesicka, Joseph J.Joseph J. Lesicka |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 |
—
|
Magee, Christopher L.Christopher L. Magee |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
9 |
—
|
Menard, Jr., Louis A.Louis A. Menard, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
9 |
—
|
Merony, Virgil K.Virgil K. Merony |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 |
—
|
Morrill, Stanley B.Stanley B. Morrill |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 |
—
|
Overend, Edmund F.Edmund F. Overend |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
9 (5 AVG) |
—
|
Overfield, Lloyd J.Lloyd J. Overfield |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 |
—
|
Paris III, Joel B.Joel B. Paris III |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 |
—
|
Picken, Harvey P.Harvey P. Picken |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
9 |
—
|
Redmond, Eugene D.Eugene D. Redmond |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
9 |
—
|
Reed, William N.William N. Reed |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 (3 AVG) |
—
|
Rehm, Jr., Daniel R.Daniel R. Rehm, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
9 |
—
|
Roberts, Eugene P.Eugene P. Roberts |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 |
—
|
Rudel, Hans-UlrichHans-Ulrich Rudel |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
9 (Stuka pilot; leading ground attack ace) |
—
|
Smith, Meryl M.Meryl M. Smith |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 |
—
|
Smith, Robert T.Robert T. Smith |
USA |
AVG |
9 |
—
|
Stewart, James S.James S. Stewart |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
9 |
—
|
Stewart, John S.John S. Stewart |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 |
—
|
Thomas, Jr., Franklin C.Franklin C. Thomas, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
9 |
—
|
Haren, Jr., Arthur VanArthur Van Haren, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
9 |
—
|
Warmer, Benjamin F.Benjamin F. Warmer |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 |
—
|
White, Robert H.Robert H. White |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 |
—
|
Wolfe, Judge E.Judge E. Wolfe |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 |
—
|
Watts, Charles E.Charles E. Watts |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8.75 |
—
|
Henneberg, ZdzisławZdzisław Henneberg |
Poland |
Polish Air Force |
8½ |
—
|
Brzeski, StanisławStanisław Brzeski |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/Royal Air Force |
8½ |
—
|
Król, WacławWacław Król |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/Royal Air Force |
8½ |
—
|
Banks, John L.John L. Banks |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8½ |
—
|
Bryan, Jr., William E.William E. Bryan, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8½ |
—
|
Cain, James B.James B. Cain |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8½ |
—
|
Cesky, Charles J.Charles J. Cesky |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8½ |
—
|
Chenoweth, Oscar I.Oscar I. Chenoweth |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8½ |
—
|
Chin, ArthurArthur Chin / Chen Ruitian |
USA |
Chinese Nationalist Air Force (USA-born volunteer) |
8½ |
—
|
Cutler, Frank A.Frank A. Cutler |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8½ (+3 ground) |
—
|
Foster, Carl C.Carl C. Foster |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8½ |
—
|
Gray, John F.John F. Gray |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8½ |
—
|
Hargreaves, Everett G.Everett G. Hargreaves |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8½ |
—
|
Hayes, Jr., Thomas L.Thomas L. Hayes, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8½ |
—
|
Hoefker, John H.John H. Hoefker |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8½ |
—
|
Jenkins, Otto D.Otto D. Jenkins |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8½ (+2 ground) |
—
|
Johnson, Arthur G.Arthur G. Johnson |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8½ |
—
|
Lawlor, Frank L.Frank L. Lawlor |
USA |
AVG |
8½ |
—
|
Loesch, Gregory K.Gregory K. Loesch |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
8½ |
—
|
Luksic, Carl J.Carl J. Luksic |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8½ (+7 ground) |
—
|
McDowell, DonaldDonald McDowell |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8½ |
—
|
McGrattan, Bernard J.Bernard J. McGrattan |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8½ |
—
|
Moats, Sanford K.Sanford K. Moats |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8½ |
—
|
Morgan, Jr., John L.John L. Morgan, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
8½ |
—
|
Pigman, George W.George W. Pigman |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8½ |
—
|
Plant, Claude W.Claude W. Plant |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8½ |
—
|
Schlegel, Albert L.Albert L. Schlegel |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8½ |
—
|
Self, Larry R.Larry R. Self |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8½ |
—
|
Głowacki, AntoniAntoni Głowacki |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/Royal Air Force |
8⅓ |
—
|
Szaposznikow, EugeniuszEugeniusz Szaposznikow |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/Royal Air Force |
8⅓ |
—
|
Drummond, John FraserJohn Fraser Drummond |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
8⅓ |
—
|
Howard, James H.James H. Howard |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8⅓ (2⅓ AVG) |
—
|
Gabriel, Franklin T.Franklin T. Gabriel |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8¼ |
—
|
McMillan, George B.George B. McMillan |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8¼ (+1 ground) |
—
|
Pietrasiak, AdolfAdolf Pietrasiak |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/Royal Air Force |
8.10 |
—
|
Büttner, ErichErich Büttner |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
8 (jet ace) |
—
|
Weihs, Hans-DieterHans-Dieter Weihs |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
8 (jet ace) |
—
|
Ainlay, John M.John M. Ainlay |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 (7?) |
—
|
Alison, John R.John R. Alison |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Allen (USAAF), David W.David W. Allen (USAAF) |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Bardshar, Frederick A.Frederick A. Bardshar |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8 |
—
|
Barnard, Lloyd G.Lloyd G. Barnard |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8 |
—
|
Benz, Jr., Walter G.Walter G. Benz, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Bonneau, William J.William J. Bonneau |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8 |
—
|
Booth, Robert J.Robert J. Booth |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Burnett, Jr., Roy O.Roy O. Burnett, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8 |
—
|
Carroll, Jr., Walter J.Walter J. Carroll, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Case, William N.William N. Case |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
8 |
—
|
Collinsworth, J. D.J. D. Collinsworth |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 (6?) |
—
|
Cruikshank, Arthur W.Arthur W. Cruikshank |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Damstrom, Fernley H.Fernley H. Damstrom |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Dobbin, John F.John F. Dobbin |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
8 |
—
|
Doner, Landis E.Landis E. Doner |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8 |
—
|
Dorsch, Frederick J.Frederick J. Dorsch |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Duke, Walter F.Walter F. Duke |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Edens, William C.William C. Edens |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 (+3 ground) |
—
|
Elder, John L.John L. Elder |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 (+13 ground) |
—
|
Evenson, Eric A.Eric A. Evenson |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8 |
—
|
Fielder, Jr., Arthur C.Arthur C. Fielder, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Fleming, Francis M.Francis M. Fleming |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8 |
—
|
Fowle, James M.James M. Fowle |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Gardner, William A.William A. Gardner |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Gaunt, FrankFrank Gaunt |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 (7?) |
—
|
Gerard, Francis R.Francis R. Gerard |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Gile, Clement D.Clement D. Gile |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8 |
—
|
Glenn, Maxwell H.Maxwell H. Glenn |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 (5?) (+3 ground) |
—
|
Gordon, Mathew M.Mathew M. Gordon |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Griffin, Richard J.Richard J. Griffin |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8 |
—
|
Grosshuesch, Leroy V.Leroy V. Grosshuesch |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Gutt, Fred E.Fred E. Gutt |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
8 |
—
|
Hadden, Jr., Mayo A.Mayo A. Hadden, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8 |
—
|
Harris, Frederick A.Frederick A. Harris |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Hart, Kenneth F.Kenneth F. Hart |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Herman (or Hernan), Jr., Edwin J.Edwin J. Herman (or Hernan), Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
8 |
—
|
Hollowell, George L.George L. Hollowell |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
8 |
—
|
Horne, AngusAngus Horne |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
8 |
—
|
Ilfrey, Jack E.Jack E. Ilfrey |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Jackson, Michael J.Michael J. Jackson |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 (+5½ ground) |
—
|
Johnson, Byron M.Byron M. Johnson |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8 |
—
|
Johnson, John M.John M. Johnson |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8 |
—
|
Jones, John L.John L. Jones |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Kinnard, Claiborne H.Claiborne H. Kinnard |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 (+17 ground) |
—
|
Kunz, Charles M.Charles M. Kunz |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
8 |
—
|
Leonard, William N.William N. Leonard |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8 |
—
|
Lewis, William H.William H. Lewis |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Lindsay, Elvin L.Elvin L. Lindsay |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8 |
—
|
Maloney, Thomas E.Thomas E. Maloney |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 (7?) |
—
|
Maxwell, William R.William R. Maxwell |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8 |
—
|
May, Jr., EarlEarl May, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8 |
—
|
Miller, Johnnie G.Johnnie G. Miller |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8 |
—
|
Momyer, William W.William W. Momyer |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Mulcahey, Douglas W.Douglas W. Mulcahey |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8 |
—
|
Murphy, Alva C.Alva C. Murphy |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Narr, Joseph L.Joseph L. Narr |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
8 |
—
|
Novotny, George P.George P. Novotny |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
9 |
—
|
O'Neill, John G.John G. O'Neill |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Owen, Edward M.Edward M. Owen |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8 |
—
|
Post, Nathan T.Nathan T. Post |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
8 |
—
|
Prater, Jr., Luther D.Luther D. Prater, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8 |
—
|
Roddy, Edward F.Edward F. Roddy |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Rowland, Robert R.Robert R. Rowland |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Sangermano (FO), PhilipPhilip Sangermano (FO) |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Sawyer, Charles W.Charles W. Sawyer |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 (2¼ AVG) |
—
|
Schiltz Jr., Glenn D.Glenn D. Schiltz Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Scott, David A.David A. Scott |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8 (9?) |
—
|
Shafer, Dale E.Dale E. Shafer |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Shaw, Robert M.Robert M. Shaw |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Shomo, William A.William A. Shomo |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Smith, Robert H.Robert H. Smith |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Stanley, Gordon A.Gordon A. Stanley |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8 |
—
|
Stanton, ArlandArland Stanton |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Sublett, John L.John L. Sublett |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Tapp, James B.James B. Tapp |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Tovrea, Philip E.Philip E. Tovrea |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Tyler, James O.James O. Tyler |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Vogt, Jr., John W.John W. Vogt, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Wagner, Boyd D. "Buzz"Boyd D. "Buzz" Wagner |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Warford, Victor E.Victor E. Warford |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 |
—
|
Warner, Arthur T.Arthur T. Warner |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
8 |
—
|
Weaver, Charles E.Charles E. Weaver |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
8 (+3 ground) |
—
|
Wilson, Rex KerslakeRex Kerslake Wilson |
Australia |
Royal Australian Air Force |
8 |
—
|
Winters, Jr., Theodore H.Theodore H. Winters, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
8 |
—
|
Yost, Donald K.Donald K. Yost |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
8 |
—
|
Lang, Joseph L.Joseph L. Lang |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
7.83 |
—
|
Stewart, Everett W.Everett W. Stewart |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
7.83 (+1.5 ground) |
—
|
Jeka, JózefJózef Jeka |
Poland |
Polish Air Forces/Royal Air Force |
7½ |
—
|
Pietrzak, HenrykHenryk Pietrzak |
Poland |
Polish Air Forces/Royal Air Force |
7½ |
—
|
Burriss, Howard M.Howard M. Burriss |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
7½ |
—
|
Agazarian, Noel le ChevalierNoel le Chevalier Agazarian |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
7 |
—
|
Godefroy, Hugh C.Hugh C. Godefroy |
Netherlands/Canada |
Royal Air Force/RCAF |
7 |
—
|
Prues, WalterWalter Prues |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
7 (Night Fighter) |
—
|
Ambs, AlfredAlfred Ambs |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
7 (jet ace) |
—
|
Becker, Karl-HeinzKarl-Heinz Becker |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
7 (jet ace) |
—
|
Köster, FranzFranz Köster |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
7 (jet ace) |
—
|
Eberspächer, HelmutHelmut Eberspächer |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
7 |
—
|
Drobiński, BolesławBolesław Drobiński |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/Royal Air Force |
7 |
—
|
Bełc, MarianMarian Bełc |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/Royal Air Force |
7 |
—
|
Karubin, StanisławStanisław Karubin |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/Royal Air Force |
7 |
—
|
Doglio, Furio NiclotFurio Niclot Doglio |
Italy |
Regia Aeronautica |
7 |
—
|
Dahms, Kenneth J.Kenneth J. Dahms |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
7½ |
—
|
Chui-Kang, LiuLiu Chui-Kang / Liu Cuigang |
China |
Chinese Nationalist Air Force |
7 |
—
|
Woods, Sydney S.Sydney S. Woods |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
7 |
—
|
William Anderson |
Sweden |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
7 (+ V-1 robot 17 June 1944.[4]) |
—
|
Dibb, Robert A.Robert A. Dibb |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
7 |
—
|
O'Hare, Edward "Butch"Edward "Butch" O'Hare |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
7 |
—
|
Pierce, Sammy A.Sammy A. Pierce |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
7 |
—
|
Shipman, ErnestErnest Shipman |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
7 |
—
|
Woody, Robert E.Robert E. Woody |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
7 (+ 2 ground) |
—
|
Graham, Gordon M.Gordon M. Graham |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
7 (+ 9.5 ground) |
—
|
Marshall, Jr., Bert W.Bert W. Marshall, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
7 (+ 4 ground) |
—
|
Foskett, RussellRussell Foskett |
Australia |
Royal Australian Air Force |
6½ |
—
|
Olson, Norman E.Norman E. Olson |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
6 (+ 2 ground) |
—
|
Haviland, Jr., Fred R.Fred R. Haviland, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
6 (+ 6 ground) |
—
|
Pniak, KarolKarol Pniak |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/Royal Air Force |
6.75 |
—
|
Stapleton, Basil Gerald "Stapme"Basil Gerald "Stapme" Stapleton |
South Africa |
Royal Air Force |
6.66 |
—
|
Yi-Chin, LeLe Yi-Chin / Le Yiqin |
China |
Chinese Nationalist Air Force |
6 |
—
|
Paszkiewicz, LudwikLudwik Paszkiewicz |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/Royal Air Force |
6 |
—
|
Janus, StefanStefan Janus |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/Royal Air Force |
6 |
—
|
Mollard, Jr., Norman W.Norman W. Mollard, Jr.[5] |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
6 |
—
|
Bille, Henry S.Henry S. Bille |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
6 (+4 ground) |
—
|
Brown, Harry W.Harry W. Brown |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
6 |
—
|
Whalen, William E.William E. Whalen |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
6 (+2 ground) |
—
|
Laird, Dean (Diz) S.Dean (Diz) S. Laird |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5¾ |
—
|
Compton, Gordon B.Gordon B. Compton |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5½ (+15 ground) |
—
|
Fortier, Norman J.Norman J. Fortier |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5.83 (+5.5 ground) |
—
|
Koraleski, Walter J.Walter J. Koraleski |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5.54 |
—
|
Cundy, WilliamWilliam Cundy |
Australia |
Royal Australian Air Force |
5½ |
—
|
Lenfest, Charles W.Charles W. Lenfest |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5½ (+2 ground) |
—
|
Minchew, Leslie D.Leslie D. Minchew |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5½ (+ 1/2 ground) |
—
|
Stark, LaurenceLaurence Stark |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
5½ |
—
|
Rutkowski, KazimierzKazimierz Rutkowski |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/Royal Air Force |
5½ |
—
|
Witorzeńć, StefanStefan Witorzeńć |
Poland |
Polish Air Force/Royal Air Force |
5½ |
—
|
Duffy, Jr, James E.James E. Duffy, Jr |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5.2 (+9 ground) |
—
|
Myers, Raymond B.Raymond B. Myers |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 (+4 ground) |
—
|
Cullerton, William J.William J. Cullerton |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
(+15 ground) |
—
|
Jernstedt, Kenneth A.Kenneth A. Jernstedt |
USA |
AVG |
5 (+ 7 ground) |
—
|
Gregory, Hayden A. "Buck"Hayden A. "Buck" Gregory |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 confirmed 3 probables |
—
|
Heim, JosephJoseph Heim |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
5 (jet ace) |
—
|
Schreiber, AlfredAlfred Schreiber |
Germany |
Luftwaffe |
5 (first confirmed jet ace) |
—
|
Tilli, PenttiPentti Tilli |
Finland |
Finnish Air Force |
5 |
—
|
Abernathy, Robert W.Robert W. Abernathy |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Ackerman, Fred T.Fred T. Ackerman |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Adair, Oliver L.Oliver L. Adair |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Adams (USAAF), Robert H.Robert H. Adams (USAAF) |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Agnew, John W.John W. Agnew |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Allen (USAAF), William H.William H. Allen (USAAF) |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Alley Jr, Stuart C.Stuart C. Alley Jr |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Ambort, Ernest J.Ernest J. Ambort |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Ammon, Robert H.Robert H. Ammon |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 (+ 9 ground) |
—
|
Amsden, Benjamin C.Benjamin C. Amsden |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Anderson, Leslie E.Leslie E. Anderson |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Anderson (USAAF), Richard H.Richard H. Anderson (USAAF) |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Arasmith, Lester L.Lester L. Arasmith |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Aron, William E.William E. Aron |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Asbury, Richard W.Richard W. Asbury |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Aust, Abner M.Abner M. Aust |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Axtell, Eugene D.Eugene D. Axtell |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Baccus, Donald A.Donald A. Baccus |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Bade, Jack A.Jack A. Bade |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Bailey, Oscar C.Oscar C. Bailey |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Baird, Raphael F.Raphael F. Baird |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Balch, Donald L.Donald L. Balch |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Baldwin, Robert P.Robert P. Baldwin |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Bank, Raymond W.Raymond W. Bank |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Barackman, Bruce M.Bruce M. Barackman |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Barber, Rex T.Rex T. Barber |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Barkey, Robert M.Robert M. Barkey |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Barnes, Truman S.Truman S. Barnes |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Baumler, AlbertAlbert Baumler |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 (+ 6 in Spanish Civil War) |
—
|
Bearden, Aaron L.Aaron L. Bearden |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Beavers Jr, Edward H.Edward H. Beavers Jr |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Benne, LouisLouis Benne |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Berkheimer, Jack S.Jack S. Berkheimer |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Bertelson, Richard L.Richard L. Bertelson |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Billo, James D.James D. Billo |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Bishop, Lewis S.Lewis S. Bishop |
USA |
AVG |
5 |
—
|
Bishop, Walter D.Walter D. Bishop |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Blair, Foster J.Foster J. Blair |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Blair, William K.William K. Blair |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Blaydes, Richard B.Richard B. Blaydes |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Bocquin, Victor E.Victor E. Bocquin |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Bolyard, John W.John W. Bolyard |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Bonebrake, Robert R.Robert R. Bonebrake |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Bonner Jr, Robert R.Robert R. Bonner Jr |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Bordelon, Guy P.Guy P. Bordelon |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Borley, Clarence A.Clarence A. Borley |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Bostrom, Ernest O.Ernest O. Bostrom |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Bowen, Wilbur L.Wilbur L. Bowen |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Bowker, Fred E.Fred E. Bowker |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Bradley, John L.John L. Bradley |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Braun, Richard L.Richard L. Braun |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Brown, Gerald A.Gerald A. Brown |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Brown, Jasper R.Jasper R. Brown |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Bruneau, Paul J.Paul J. Bruneau |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Buchanan, Robert L.Robert L. Buchanan |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Burns, Robert G.Robert G. Burns |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Byrnes, Robert L.Robert L. Byrnes |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Carder, John B.John B. Carder |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Carlton, William A.William A. Carlton |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Castle, Nial K.Nial K. Castle |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Champion, Henry K.Henry K. Champion |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Chandler, George T.George T. Chandler |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Chandler, Van E.Van E. Chandler |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 (+ 3 in Korea) |
—
|
Cielinski, Joseph J.Joseph J. Cielinski |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Cleaveland, Arthur B.Arthur B. Cleaveland |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Clements, Donald C.Donald C. Clements |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Clements, Robert E.Robert E. Clements |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Clinger, Dallas A.Dallas A. Clinger |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Cloud, Vivian A.Vivian A. Cloud |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Cochran, Paul R.Paul R. Cochran |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Collins, William F.William F. Collins |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Colman, Philip E.Philip E. Colman |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 (+ 4 in Korea) |
—
|
Comstock, Harold E.Harold E. Comstock |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
80px
|
Condon, Harry L.Harry L. Condon |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Coons, Merle M.Merle M. Coons |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Cornell, Leland B.Leland B. Cornell |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Cox, Ralph L.Ralph L. Cox |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Cranfill, Niven K.Niven K. Cranfill |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Crombie, William F.William F. Crombie |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Cross, John O.John O. Cross |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Culbertson, Omer W.Omer W. Culbertson |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Cundy, Arthur C.Arthur C. Cundy |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Curton, Warren D.Warren D. Curton |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Daniel, William A.William A. Daniel |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Davies, Clarence E.Clarence E. Davies |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Davis, Leonard K.Leonard K. Davis |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Dawkins Jr, George E.George E. Dawkins Jr |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Dahl, RoaldRoald Dahl |
UK |
Royal Air Force |
5 |
—
|
Day Jr, William C.William C. Day Jr |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Deakins, Richard S.Richard S. Deakins |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Della, GeorgeGeorge Della |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Denoff, Reuben H.Reuben H. Denoff |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Dick, Frederick E.Frederick E. Dick |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Dikovitsky, MichaelMichael Dikovitsky |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Dorris, Harry W.Harry W. Dorris |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Doyle, Cecil J.Cecil J. Doyle |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Drake, Charles W.Charles W. Drake |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Driscoll, Daniel B.Daniel B. Driscoll |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Driscoll, WillieWillie Driscoll |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Dubisher, Francis E.Francis E. Dubisher |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Dubois, Charles H.Charles H. Dubois |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Duffy (USN), James E.James E. Duffy (USN) |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Duffy, Richard E.Richard E. Duffy |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Egen Jr, Joseph L.Joseph L. Egen Jr |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Elwood, Hugh M.Hugh M. Elwood |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Empey, James W.James W. Empey |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Erickson, Lyle A.Lyle A. Erickson |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Ernst, Herman E.Herman E. Ernst |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Farmer, Charles D.Charles D. Farmer |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Farnsworth Jr, Robert A.Robert A. Farnsworth Jr |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Farrell (USMC), WilliamWilliam Farrell (USMC) |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Faxon, Richard D.Richard D. Faxon |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Felts, Marion C.Marion C. Felts |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Fenex Jr, James E.James E. Fenex Jr |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Fiedler (USAAF), WilliamWilliam Fiedler (USAAF) |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Fields Jr, Virgil C.Virgil C. Fields Jr |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Finn, Howard J.Howard J. Finn |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Fischette, Charles R.Charles R. Fischette |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Fisk, Harry E.Harry E. Fisk |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Flack Jr, Nelson D.Nelson D. Flack Jr |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Flinn, Kenneth A.Kenneth A. Flinn |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Foltz, Ralph E.Ralph E. Foltz |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Fontana, Paul J.Paul J. Fontana |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Ford, Claude E.Claude E. Ford |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Ford, Kenneth M.Kenneth M. Ford |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Formanek Jr, GeorgeGeorge Formanek Jr |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Galt, Dwight B.Dwight B. Galt |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Gardner, Warner F.Warner F. Gardner |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Gayler, NoelNoel Gayler |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Gerick, Steven N.Steven N. Gerick |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Ghelson, Grover D.Grover D. Ghelson |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Gibb, Robert D.Robert D. Gibb |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Gladen, Cyrus R.Cyrus R. Gladen |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Godson, Lindley W.Lindley W. Godson |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Gould, Norman D.Norman D. Gould |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Graham, Robert F.Robert F. Graham |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Graham, Vernon E.Vernon E. Graham |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Gregory, Hayden A.Hayden A. Gregory |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Griffith, Robert C.Robert C. Griffith |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Grosvenor Jr, WilliamWilliam Grosvenor Jr |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Gupton, Cheatham W.Cheatham W. Gupton |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Hacking, Albert E.Albert E. Hacking |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Hagerstrom, James P.James P. Hagerstrom |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
6 |
—
|
Hammer, Samuel E.Samuel E. Hammer |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Hanna, Harry T.Harry T. Hanna |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Hansenman, Christopher J.Christopher J. Hansenman |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Harman, Walter R.Walter R. Harman |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Harris (USAAF), Thomas L.Thomas L. Harris (USAAF) |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Hartley, Raymond E.Raymond E. Hartley |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Hatch, Herbert B.Herbert B. Hatch |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Hauver, Charles D.Charles D. Hauver |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Haworth, Russell C.Russell C. Haworth |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Hayde, Frank R.Frank R. Hayde |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Hearrell, Frank C.Frank C. Hearrell |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Held Jr, Charles F.Charles F. Held Jr |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Henderson Jr, Paul M.Paul M. Henderson Jr |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Hendricks, Randall W.Randall W. Hendricks |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Hill, James E.James E. Hill |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Hillary, Richard HopeRichard Hope Hillary |
Australia |
Royal Air Force |
5 (+2 probables) |
—
|
Hillman, Donald E.Donald E. Hillman |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Hippe, Kenneth G.Kenneth G. Hippe |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Hiro, Edwin M.Edwin M. Hiro |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Hnatio, Myron M.Myron M. Hnatio |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Hoag, John B.John B. Hoag |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Hodges, William R.William R. Hodges |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Hoffman, Cullen J.Cullen J. Hoffman |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Hoffman, LouisLouis Hoffman |
USA |
AVG |
5 |
—
|
Houck, Herbert N.Herbert N. Houck |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Hoyt, Edward R.Edward R. Hoyt |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Hubbard, Mark E.Mark E. Hubbard |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Hudson, Howard R.Howard R. Hudson |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Hunter, Alvaro J.Alvaro J. Hunter |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Icard, Joseph W.Joseph W. Icard |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Ireland, Julius W.Julius W. Ireland |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Isaacson, Clayton M.Clayton M. Isaacson |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Jensen, Hayden M.Hayden M. Jensen |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Johnson, Evan M.Evan M. Johnson |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Johnson, Wallace R.Wallace R. Johnson |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Jones, Curran L.Curran L. Jones |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Jones, Frank C.Frank C. Jones |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 (+ 5.5 ground) |
—
|
Jones, Lynn F.Lynn F. Jones |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Jones, Warren L.Warren L. Jones |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Jorda, Joseph W.Joseph W. Jorda |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Julian, William M.William M. Julian |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Kendrick, CharlesCharles Kendrick |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Kennedy, DanielDaniel Kennedy |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Kidwell, Robert H.Robert H. Kidwell |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Kimball, Melvin B.Melvin B. Kimball |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Kincaid, John R.John R. Kincaid |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
King (USAAF), Charles W.Charles W. King (USAAF) |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
King, David L.David L. King |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Kirby, Marion F.Marion F. Kirby |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Kirkland, Lenton F.Lenton F. Kirkland |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Knapp, Robert H.Robert H. Knapp |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Knott, Carroll S.Carroll S. Knott |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Kopsel, Edward H.Edward H. Kopsel |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Kostic, William J.William J. Kostic |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Laird, Wayne W.Wayne W. Laird |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Lamoreaux, William E.William E. Lamoreaux |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Lampe, Richard C.Richard C. Lampe |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Laney, WillisWillis Laney |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Langdon, Ned W.Ned W. Langdon |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Lanphier, Thomas G.Thomas G. Lanphier |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Lathrope, Franklin C.Franklin C. Lathrope |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Laughlin, Charles H.Charles H. Laughlin |
USA |
AVG |
5 |
—
|
Laven, GeorgeGeorge Laven |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Lazear, Earl R.Earl R. Lazear |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Lee, Harold K.Harold K. Lee |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Lee, Richard J.Richard J. Lee |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Leikness, Marlow J.Marlow J. Leikness |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Lenfest, Charles W.Charles W. Lenfest |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Lenox Jr, JackJack Lenox Jr |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Leppla, John A.John A. Leppla |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Lewelling, Alfred B.Alfred B. Lewelling |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Liles, Brooks J.Brooks J. Liles |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5(+ 4 in Korea) |
—
|
Lillie, Hugh D.Hugh D. Lillie |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Little, James W.James W. Little |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 (+ 1 in Korea) |
—
|
London, Charles P.Charles P. London |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Lopez, DonaldDonald Lopez |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Loving, Jr., George G.George G. Loving, Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Luma, John F.John F. Luma |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Lutton, Lowell C.Lowell C. Lutton |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Mackay, John A.John A. Mackay |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Magoffin, Morton D.Morton D. Magoffin |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Mahon, KeithKeith Mahon |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Mankin, Jackson C.Jackson C. Mankin |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Mankin, Lee P.Lee P. Mankin |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
March Jr, Harry A.Harry A. March Jr |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Marsh, Lester C.Lester C. Marsh |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Martin Jr, Albert E.Albert E. Martin Jr |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Martin, Kenneth R.Kenneth R. Martin |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Mason, Joseph L.Joseph L. Mason |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Mathis, William H.William H. Mathis |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Matte, Joseph Z.Joseph Z. Matte |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Maxwell, Chester K.Chester K. Maxwell |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Mayo, Benjamin I.Benjamin I. Mayo |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
McArthur, Paul G.Paul G. McArthur |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
McCartney Jr, Henry A.Henry A. McCartney Jr |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
McCudden, Leo B.Leo B. McCudden |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
McDownough, William F.William F. McDownough |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
McElroy, James N.James N. McElroy |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 (+ 6 ground) |
—
|
McGinn, John L.John L. McGinn |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
McGinty, Selva E.Selva E. McGinty |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
McGuffin, Samuel E.Samuel E. McGuffin |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
McGuyrt, John W.John W. McGuyrt |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
McKinley, Donald J.Donald J. McKinley |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
McMillan, George.George. McMillan |
USA |
AVG |
5 |
—
|
MacMinn, Evan D.Evan D. MacMinn |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
McPherson, Donald M.Donald M. McPherson |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Merritt Jr, George L.George L. Merritt Jr |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 (+ 6 ground) |
—
|
Michaelis, Frederick H.Frederick H. Michaelis |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Miller, EverettEverett Miller |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Miller, Joseph E.Joseph E. Miller |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Milliken, Robert C.Robert C. Milliken |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Milton, CharlesCharles Milton |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Mitralexis, MarinosMarinos Mitralexis |
Greece |
Greek Air Force |
5 |
|
Mollenhauer, Arthur P.Arthur P. Mollenhauer |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Monk, Franklin H.Franklin H. Monk |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Moore, Robert H.Robert H. Moore |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Morriss, Paul V.Paul V. Morriss |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Munson, Arthur H.Arthur H. Munson |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Myers, Jennings S.Jennings S. Myers |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Myshrall, Joseph R.Joseph R. Myshrall |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Nelson, Leslie D.Leslie D. Nelson |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Nelson, Robert J.Robert J. Nelson |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Nichols, Franklin A.Franklin A. Nichols |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Nollmeyer, Edward M.Edward M. Nollmeyer |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Novak, Marvin R.Marvin R. Novak |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Oberhansky, Jack G.Jack G. Oberhansky |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
O'Brien Jr, FrankFrank O'Brien Jr |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Olander, Edwin L.Edwin L. Olander |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Olsen, Austin L.Austin L. Olsen |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Paul E. Olson |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
O'Neill Jr, Eugene W.Eugene W. O'Neill Jr |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
O'Neill, Lawrence F.Lawrence F. O'Neill |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Osher, Ernest K.Ernest K. Osher |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Overcash, Robert J.Robert J. Overcash |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Overton Jr, Edward W.Edward W. Overton Jr |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Owens, Joel A.Joel A. Owens |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Paisley, Melvyn R.Melvyn R. Paisley |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Parham, Forrest F.Forrest F. Parham |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Paulk, EdselEdsel Paulk |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Perdomo, Oscar F.Oscar F. Perdomo |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Petach, JohnJohn Petach |
USA |
AVG |
5 (all 5 AVG) |
—
|
Philips III, David P.David P. Philips III |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Phillips, Edward A.Edward A. Phillips |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Phillips, HydeHyde Phillips |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Pool, Kenneth R.Kenneth R. Pool |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Popek, Edward S.Edward S. Popek |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Porter, Robert B.Robert B. Porter |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Poske, George H.George H. Poske |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Powell, Ernest A.Ernest A. Powell |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Powers, MacArthurMacArthur Powers |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Price, Jack C.Jack C. Price |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Priest, Royce W.Royce W. Priest |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Pryor, Roger C.Roger C. Pryor |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Quigley, Donald L.Donald L. Quigley |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Raines, Robert J.Robert J. Raines |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 (3 AVG) |
—
|
Ramlo, Orvin H.Orvin H. Ramlo |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Reese, WIlliam C.WIlliam C. Reese |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Reulet, Joseph E.Joseph E. Reulet |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Rhodes, Thomas W.Thomas W. Rhodes |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Rieger, Vincent A.Vincent A. Rieger |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Ritchey, AndrewAndrew Ritchey |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Roberts, Newell O.Newell O. Roberts |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Robinson, Leroy W.Leroy W. Robinson |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Robinson, Ross F.Ross F. Robinson |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Rose, FranklinFranklin Rose |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Rounds, Gerald L.Gerald L. Rounds |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Rudolph, Henry S.Henry S. Rudolph |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Rynne, William A.William A. Rynne |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Scarborough, Hartwell V.Hartwell V. Scarborough |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Schank, Thomas D.Thomas D. Schank |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Schecter, Gordon E.Gordon E. Schecter |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Schell, John L.John L. Schell |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Scherer, RaymondRaymond Scherer |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Schilke, James F.James F. Schilke |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Schriber, LouisLouis Schriber |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Schuh, Duerr H.Duerr H. Schuh |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Schultz, Robert B.Robert B. Schultz |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Sealey, Harry H.Harry H. Sealey |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Sears, Alexander F.Alexander F. Sears |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
See, Robert B.Robert B. See |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Seidman, Robert K.Robert K. Seidman |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Shields, Charles A.Charles A. Shields |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Sipes, Lester H.Lester H. Sipes |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Sistrunk, FrankFrank Sistrunk |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Smith, Jack R.Jack R. Smith |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Smith (USAAF), Kenneth B.Kenneth B. Smith (USAAF) |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Smith, Kenneth D.Kenneth D. Smith |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Smith (USAAF), Paul A.Paul A. Smith (USAAF) |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 (incl 1 V-1 rocket) |
—
|
Smith, Virgil H.Virgil H. Smith |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Sonner Jr, Irl V.Irl V. Sonner Jr |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Southerland, James J.James J. Southerland |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Spurgin, ArthurArthur Spurgin |
Australia |
Royal Australian Air Force |
5 |
—
|
Spitler, Clyde P.Clyde P. Spitler |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Stangel, William J.William J. Stangel |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Stanley, Morris A.Morris A. Stanley |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Stebbins, Edgar E.Edgar E. Stebbins |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Stefanski, Edward J.Edward J. Stefanski |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Stehle, Raymond D.Raymond D. Stehle |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Stone, Carl V.Carl V. Stone |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Strange, Johnnie C.Johnnie C. Strange |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Suehr, Richard C.Richard C. Suehr |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Sullivan, Charles P.Charles P. Sullivan |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Sutcliffe, Robert C.Robert C. Sutcliffe |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Sutherland, John F.John F. Sutherland |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Swinburne Jr., John F.John F. Swinburne Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Sykes, William J.William J. Sykes |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 (+ 5 ground) |
—
|
Synar, StanleyStanley Synar |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
|
Taylor, Oliver B.Oliver B. Taylor |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Taylor (USN), William W.William W. Taylor (USN) |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Thompson, Robert D.Robert D. Thompson |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Tierney, Robert E.Robert E. Tierney |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 (incl 1 V-1 rocket) |
—
|
Tilley, John A.John A. Tilley |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Toaspern, Edward W.Edward W. Toaspern |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Topliff, John W.John W. Topliff |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Tordoff, Harrison B.Harrison B. Tordoff |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Torkelson, Ross E.Ross E. Torkelson |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Townsend, Eugene P.Eugene P. Townsend |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Troxell, Clifton H.Clifton H. Troxell |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Van Der Linden, Peter J.Peter J. Van Der Linden |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Van Dyke, Rudolph D.Rudolph D. Van Dyke |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
|
Vaught Jr., Robert H.Robert H. Vaught Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
|
Vogt, John E.John E. Vogt |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
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Waggoner, Horace Q.Horace Q. Waggoner |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 (+ 7.5 ground) |
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Walker Jr., Walter B.Walter B. Walker Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
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Ward, Lyttleton T.Lyttleton T. Ward |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
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Warren, Jack R.Jack R. Warren |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
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Watson, Ralph J.Ralph J. Watson |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
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Wheatherford, Sidney W.Sidney W. Wheatherford |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
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Webb, Willard J.Willard J. Webb |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
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Weissenberger, Gregory J.Gregory J. Weissenberger |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
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Welch, Darrell G.Darrell G. Welch |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
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Welles, Albert P.Albert P. Welles |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
—
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West, Robert G.Robert G. West |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
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White, Harry S.Harry S. White |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
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White (USAAF), John H.John H. White (USAAF) |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
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Wilhelm, David C.David C. Wilhelm |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
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Wilkins, Paul H.Paul H. Wilkins |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
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Wilson, William F.William F. Wilson |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
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Williams, Russell D.Russell D. Williams |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
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Winston, Robert A.Robert A. Winston |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
—
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Wire, Ralph L.Ralph L. Wire |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
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Wiseman, Lee V.Lee V. Wiseman |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
—
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Wolford, John L.John L. Wolford |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
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Wrenn, George L.George L. Wrenn |
USA |
U.S. Navy |
5 |
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Wright, Max J.Max J. Wright |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
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Wynn, Vasseure F.Vasseure F. Wynn |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 incl (2.5 RAF) |
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Yaeger Jr., Robert R.Robert R. Yaeger Jr. |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
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York, Robert M.Robert M. York |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 |
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Yunck, Michael R.Michael R. Yunck |
USA |
U.S. Marine Corps |
5 |
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Cork, Richard JohnRichard John Cork |
UK |
Fleet Air Arm |
23 |
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Sewell, AJ "Jackie"AJ "Jackie" Sewell |
UK |
Fleet Air Arm |
25 |
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Archer, LeeLee Archer |
USA |
U.S. Army Air Forces |
5 (only African american ace) |
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