Francesco Baracca, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetFrancesco Baracca
Italian flying ace
Date of Birth: 09-May-1888
Place of Birth: Lugo, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Date of Death: 19-Jun-1918
Profession: military personnel, aircraft pilot
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Francesco Baracca
- Count Francesco Baracca (9 May 1888 – 19 June 1918) was Italy's top fighter ace of World War I.
- He was credited with 34 aerial victories.
- The emblem he wore side by side on his plane of a black horse prancing on its two rear feet inspired Enzo Ferrari to use it on his racing car and later in his automotive company.
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