About Archibald Buchanan
Lived 1892 – 1977 (aged 84–85). Archibald Buchanan was an American flying ace.
Lieutenant Archibald Buchanan (born October 5, 1892, date of death unknown) was a World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.
Buchanan voyaged to England to join the Royal Naval Air Service. The RNAS and the Royal Flying Corps were amalgamated into the Royal Air Force before Buchanan earned his pilot's wings, but he was assigned to a former RNAS squadron, No. 210.
Buchanan began his victory string as a balloon buster on 30 June 1918, when he destroyed an enemy observation balloon northeast of Estaires. His second win, on 20 July, was shared with Captain Harold Mellings. Between 31 July and 29 September, he scored five more wins over enemy fighter planes; his final summary was victory over five Fokker D.VIIs, a Pfalz D.III, and a balloon.
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Who was Archibald Buchanan?
American flying ace
When was Archibald Buchanan born?
Archibald Buchanan was born on 5 October 1892 in Long Island.
When did Archibald Buchanan die?
Archibald Buchanan died in 1977.
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Archibald Buchanan was a flying ace.
What nationality was Archibald Buchanan?
Archibald Buchanan was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Archibald Buchanan
· DBpedia: Archibald Buchanan (RAF officer)
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