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Albert Ball

Альберт Болл

1896 – 1917

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Biography

Captain Albert Ball VC was Nottingham's greatest war hero, one of the first British fighter aces. Though primarily a WWI figure, his legend profoundly influenced the RAF's fighting spirit in WW2. He scored 44 aerial victories before being killed in action on 7 May 1917, aged just 20.His memorial in Nottingham Castle grounds became a rallying point during WW2, inspiring many Nottingham recruits to the RAF.

Biography (Russian)

Капитан Альберт Болл VC был величайшим военным героем Ноттингема, одним из первых британских асов-истребителей. Его легенда глубоко повлияла на боевой дух Королевских ВВС во Второй мировой.

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★Victoria Cross
★DSO and Two Bars
★MC

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Unit

No. 56 Squadron RFC

Theaters of war

Western Front

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Submitted by Admin · April 2026

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