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Francis Warrington Gillet

American World War I flying ace

Died when: 74 years 23 days (888 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

Francis Warrington Gillet

Francis Warrington Gillet DFC* (28 November 1895 – 21 December 1969) was an American flying ace who served in both the American and British armed forces as a pilot during World War I.

With 20 credited aerial victories he was the highest scoring pilot flying the Sopwith Dolphin, and the second highest scoring American, only surpassed by Eddie Rickenbacker.


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