About William Wendell Rogers
Lived 1896 – 1967 (aged 70). William Wendell Rogers was a Canadian flying ace.
Captain William Wendell Rogers (10 November 1896 – 11 January 1967) was a Canadian World War I flying ace credited with nine aerial victories. He singlehandedly shot down a Gotha G bomber.
Early life William Wendell Rogers was born in Alberton, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
World War I service
Rogers was appointed a Flying Officer on 25 April 1917. On 12 July 1917, he scored the first of a run of six "out of control" victories over enemy Albatros fighter planes, with the string ending 29 October 1917. On 18 November 1917 he was appointed Flight Commander.
On 12 December 1917, he shot down a huge Gotha G bomber piloted by German Blue Max winner Hauptmann Rudolf Kleine, killing Kleine and his three crew members.
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Who was William Wendell Rogers?
Canadian flying ace
When was William Wendell Rogers born?
William Wendell Rogers was born on 10 November 1896 in Alberton.
When did William Wendell Rogers die?
William Wendell Rogers died on 11 January 1967 in Saint John.
What was William Wendell Rogers's occupation?
William Wendell Rogers was a flying ace.
What nationality was William Wendell Rogers?
William Wendell Rogers was Canadian.
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