John Smith (flying ace)

John Smith was a pilot who served with the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) during World War I. He is credited with five aerial victories, making him a flying ace. Little is publicly known about his specific background, including his date of birth, service record details beyond his victories, or date of death. He is noted in some historical records pertaining to WWI aviation. His name is common, making biographical research challenging. His five victories were confirmed, meeting the criteria for official recognition as a flying ace.