In fact, he shot down only three aircraft (the definition of "ace" is five or more victories), and the honour of the first ace went to another French airman, Adolphe Pegoud.
He shot down only three aircraft (the definition of "ace" is five or more victories). This was in fact. The honour of the first ace went to another French airman. This was in fact. Adolphe Pegoud was another French airman.