Douglas John Bell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Douglas John Bell

South African RAF Flying Ace

Date of Birth: 16-Sep-1893

Place of Birth: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Date of Death: 27-May-1918

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: South Africa

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Douglas John Bell

  • Captain Douglas John Bell (16 September 1893 – 27 May 1918) was a South African World War I fighter ace credited with 20 aerial victories.
  • He was one of the first fighter pilots to successfully engage an enemy multi-engine bomber.
  • He became the leading ace of the nine in No.
  • 3 Squadron RAF.

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