Paul Baer: First U.S. Combat Ace?

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Ask World War I aviation buffs about their favorite fighter pilots and you hear names like Eddie Rickenbacker, Frank Luke, Raoul Lufbery, and Paul Baer. Wait, Paul who? Pictured above: The 103rd Aero Squadron's first SPADs were updated to the latest version, but the XIII retained their Indian Head insignia, as seen on the side of Lt. Frank "Monk" Hunter's aircraft. Hunter ended the war with nine kills. (Painting by Russel Smith.) Indiana native Paul...

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