Léon Bourjade

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World War I flying ace (1889-1924)

France Religious FiguresLived 1889 to 1924 · aged 35

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Léon Bourjade, born Jean-Pierre Léon Bourjade, was a leading French fighter pilot in World War I, notable for being his country's leading balloon-busting ace.

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Bourjade after his ordination.

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Croix de guerre 1914-1918

Officer of the Legion of Honour

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Léon Bourjade, born Jean-Pierre Léon Bourjade, was a leading French fighter pilot in World War I, notable for being his country's leading balloon-busting ace. He interrupted his theological studies to fight in World War I; post-war, he completed his studies and spent the few remaining years of his life as a missionary in what is now Papua New Guinea.

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France