Raoul Lufbery

Gervais Raoul Lufbery (March 14, 1885 – May 19, 1918) was an

Early French service

When World War I broke out in 1914, Lufbery enlisted in the French Foreign Legion. Originally trained as an infantryman, he was later transferred to an aviation squadron where he was reunited with his old mentor, Marc Pourpe, who had become a French aviator.

Related Topics:
1914 - French Foreign Legion - Infantryman

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Late in 1914, Lufbery was accepted into the pilot training program and was assigned to fly reconnaissance missions with Escadrille VB 106. He later applied for a transfer to fighter planes and was trained on Nieuports. Despite his future success, Lufbery was not considered a naturally gifted pilot. His success was largely due to perseverance and sheer force of will rather than natural ability.

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