The First Victory is a piece of digital artwork by Craig Tinder which was uploaded on April 17th, 2023.
The First Victory
14 April 1918 - 2LT Douglas Campbell of the Pursuit 94th Aero Squadron (the Hat in the Ring gang) intercepts his first German aircraft from his... more
by Craig Tinder
Title
The First Victory
Artist
Craig Tinder
Medium
Digital Art - Illustration
Description
14 April 1918 - 2LT Douglas Campbell of the Pursuit 94th Aero Squadron (the "Hat in the Ring" gang) intercepts his first German aircraft from his Nieuport 28c.1 fighter, near Toul, France. He shared credit that same day with 2LT Alan Winslow in shooting down the squadron's first confirmed victories. 2LT Campbell flew the squadron's first patrol and downed his first kill while his aircraft was outfitted with a single machine gun, instead of the usual two. He became the first American (from an American unit) to become an ace when he successfully scored his fifth enemy aircraft on 31 May 1918. He scored his 6th and final victory on 5 June 1918 and died at 94 years old on 16 October 1990. Relic art version available at Aces In Action.
This art piece was created with the support of Hangar 743 and the Collings Foundation through their restoration work of America's oldest airworthy fighter aircraft - Nieuport No. 512 which is restored in the markings of 2LT Douglas Campbell's aircraft.
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April 17th, 2023
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