Frank Luke
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Frank Luke, Jr. was a U.S. pilot in World War I. He was a fighter ace, noted for downing 14 German balloons.[1]
His name came up in the news in 2023 with public discussion about the prospects for shooting the Chinese spy balloon from an airplane.
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| Names | Frank Luke; Frank Luke, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Birth date | May 19, 1897 |
| Death date | September 29, 1918 |
| Countries | US |
| Locations | US;DE |
| Occupations | pilot, military |
| Tech areas | Pilot |
| Affiliations | United States Army Air Service, National Aviation Hall of Fame |
| Wikidata id | Q283311 |
