Pegoud Collection

Adolphe Celestin Pegoud, 1889 - 1915. Pre-war French aviator who became the first fighter ace
3058439 Adolphe Celestin Pegoud, 1889 - 1915. Pre-war French aviator who became the first fighter ace. Seen here in 1913 taking off on his historic flight where he "looped the loop"

Adolphe Pegoud pilot

Adolphe Pegoud WW1 Ace early 1900s

Adolphe Pegoud and Louis Bleriot, French aviators, Brooklands, Surrey, 1913
Adolphe Pe goud and Louis Bleriot, French aviators, Brooklands, Surrey, 1913. Adolphe Ce lestin Pe goud (1889-1915) was a test pilot for Bleriot (1872-1936)

Wreckage of the aeroplane in which French pilot Adolphe Pegoud was killed in action, 1915. Pegoud was a test pilot for Bleriot before World War I

French air ace Adolphe Pegoud, 1914-1915. Pegoud, 4th from right, standing in front of his plane on the day when fellow officers presented him with a bouquet in celebration of his latest citation

Broadsheet showing Exploits of French air ace Adolphe Pegoud
Exploits of French air ace Adolphe Pegoud, killed in action 1915. Looping-the-loop, dropping bombs, shooting- up observation balloon. From a contemporary broadsheet

Louis Bleriot (right) 1872-1936, French aviator and the French air ace Adolphe Pegoud
Louis Bleriot (right) 1872-1936, French aviator and first man to cross English Channel in an airplane, July 1909. With him is the French air ace Adolphe Pegoud who was killed during World War I

Monsieur Pegoud, left, and Monsieur Bleriot, right, seen here at Brooklands flying school, Surrey, where the former had demonstrated his loop the loop in 1913. Adolphe Celestin Pegoud, 1889 - 1915

Stunt Plane
25th September 1913: The Bleriot monoplane used by Pegoud when he flew upside down at Brooklands Motor Racing circuit. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Loop the Loop - Pegoud - Aviator
Adolphe Celestin Pegoud (1889-1915) - a pre-WWI French aviator who became a fighter ace. On 21st September 1913, as a test pilot for Louis Bleriot (in a Bleriot model XI monoplane)

Pegoud / Bleriot Monoplane
Adolphe Pegoud, French aviator, noted for his acrobatic flying feats and looping the loop

Adolphe Pegoud
ADOLPHE PEGOUD - French aviator noted for his daring aerobatics, including looping the loop : at Brooklands race- track. September 1913, during a visit to England

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Adolphe Pegoud, a name synonymous with bravery and innovation in the early 1900s. As a pilot during World War I, he became known as the first fighter ace in history. His partnership with fellow French aviator Louis Bleriot brought forth groundbreaking achievements that revolutionized aviation. In 1913, at Brooklands flying school in Surrey, Adolphe Pegoud and Louis Bleriot showcased their skills and daring spirit. The image of them together captures the essence of two pioneers pushing boundaries to conquer the skies. Tragically, Pegoud's life was cut short in 1915 when his plane crashed during combat. The wreckage serves as a somber reminder of his sacrifice for his country. Pegoud's exploits were celebrated widely through newspapers and brochures that highlighted his incredible feats. His ability to perform stunts like loop-the-loop astounded audiences and solidified him as an aviation legend. The collaboration between Pegoud and Bleriot resulted in remarkable aircraft designs such as the Pegoud/Bleriot Monoplane - a testament to their ingenuity and passion for flight. Monsieur Pegoud's legacy lives on today through his contributions to aviation history. His courage paved the way for future generations of pilots who continue to push boundaries and explore new frontiers in the sky. As we remember Adolphe Pegoud, let us honor his pioneering spirit by embracing our own dreams with determination and fearlessness. May we forever be inspired by this extraordinary aviator who dared to defy gravity itself.