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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