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August 1896 in Nottingham, England; † 7. Mai 1917 bei Annœullin, Frankreich) war britischer Jagdflieger des Ersten Weltkrieges und Träger des Victoria-Kreuzes. Auf der Rangliste der erfolgreichsten britischen Jagdflieger im Ersten Weltkrieg nimmt er den vierten Rang ein.
Albert Ball, VC, DSO & Two Bars, MC (14 August 1896 – 7 May 1917) was a British fighter pilot during the First World War. At the time of his death he was the United Kingdom's leading flying ace, with 44 victories, and remained its fourth-highest scorer behind Edward Mannock, James McCudden, and George McElroy. [1]
Albert Ball (born Aug. 21, 1896, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Eng.—died May 7, 1917, Annoeullin, near Lens, Fr.) was a British fighter ace during World War I who achieved 43 victories in air combat. Ball was educated at Trent College, which he left in 1913.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The remarkable Captain Albert Ball VC, MC, DSO and Two Bars was a World War One fighter ace. His daring exploits set him apart from other pilots…
Albert Ball was a fearless and skilled pilot who shot down 44 German planes in World War I. He was killed in action in 1917 and became a national icon of bravery and patriotism.
Learn about Albert Ball, Britain's highest scoring profile fighter pilot during the First World War, who shot down 43 enemy planes and one balloon. Find out how he died, how he was honoured and how he is remembered in Nottingham.
Learn about the life and achievements of Albert Ball, the first of Britain's great aces, who shot down forty-four German aircraft in World War I. Read his biography, see his photos, and discover his unique flying style and techniques.
