Monday, December 2, 2024

Indra Lal Roy's Birth Anniversary


Indra Lal Roy, born on 2 December 1898, is the sole Indian World War I flying ace. He is designated as First Indian Fighter Aircraft Pilot. While serving in the Royal Flying Corps and its successor, the Royal Air Force, he claimed ten aerial victories; five aircraft destroyed (one shared), and five 'down out of control' (one shared) in just over 170 hours flying time.

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