Basil Collins
Discover the biography of Basil Collins, a decorated New Zealand RAF pilot. His heroism in the Battle of Britain, D-Day, and tragic end in 1944.
Category: Aviation Biographies
Wilfrid Greville Clouston
Wilfrid G. Clouston: New Zealand RAF ace. Spitfire pilot at Dunkirk & Battle of Britain. Commanded squadrons in SEA, survived Japanese captivity.
Jacqueline Cochran
Jacqueline Cochran: Aviation pioneer, Bendix Trophy winner, WWII ferry pilot, WASP founder, and first woman to break sound barrier. A true legend of flight.
Claru
Explore the story of Claru, a WWII Romanian pilot, his heroic sacrifice ramming a Soviet plane, and posthumous recognition. A controversial historical account.
Pierre Clostermann
Discover Pierre Clostermann, France’s top WWII ace. Learn about his 33 victories, ‘The Big Show,’ and service with the Free French and RAF.
Jack Cohen
Jack Cohen: From South African infantryman to fighter pilot in WWII & Israeli War of Independence. A remarkable journey across continents and conflicts.
Soviet Aviation Specialist in Vietnam: Capturing US Aircraft
Discover a Soviet aviation specialist’s 1975-76 Vietnam deployment, training local forces, and the fascinating mission to recover captured US aircraft like F-5s for Soviet study.
Arthur Henry Cobby
Discover Arthur Henry Cobby, Australia’s WWI top ace with 29-30 victories. Learn about his DFC, George Medal, and WWII service leading operations & saving lives.
Sid Cohen
Discover the remarkable life of Sid Cohen, a South African-Israeli pilot who flew for the SAAF in WWII and the IAF in Israel’s War of Independence.
Gennady Dmitrievich Tsokolaev
Gennady Tsokolaev: Soviet fighter ace and Hero of the Soviet Union. Discover his valor in WWII, 309 combat missions, and 17 aerial victories.