This Day in History: WWI Hero Frank Luke, Jr.

ILLUSTRATIONS: (1) 2d Lt. Frank Luke downs a German observation balloon with his 27th Aero Sqdn. SPAD XIII. (2) 2d Lt. Frank Luke goes balloon hunting in his 27th Aero Sqdn. SPAD XIII in Sept. 1918. (3) 2d Lt. Frank Luke, Jr., poses next to his 27th Aero Sqdn. SPAD XIII. (4-6) Lt. Frank Luke downs a German observation balloon over the front. (7) Lt. Frank Luke prepares to make his last stand after crash landing his 27th Aero Sqdn. SPAD XIII on 29 Sept. 1918.

SPC Diana D. SPC John Williams SSgt Dr. David Leffler SPC Bob Ridley

RIP Salute

Thank You Brother Dale for This Day in History: WWI Hero Frank Luke Jr. He left quite an impressive aerial record. It's too bad he didn't get a chance to enjoy living with his Ace designation. Oh, the stories he could have told. Rest in Eternal Peace Brother Frank.