[WWI] Fred Astaire as RFC Pilot

[David C. Fletcher]

J.R. Boye wrote:

> P.S. anyone know Vernon Castle's real squadron and war record?

A quick Google reveals "Vernon joined the Royal Flying Corps, was 
quickly commissioned as an officer, and flew 300 combat missions. He 
shot down two German planes and was awarded the French Croix de Guerre 
(War Cross) for heroism.

Vernon Castle crash site. In 1917 he returned to the U.S. to teach 
aviation students how to fly. On February 15, 1918, at a military 
airfield outside of Fort Worth, Texas, his plane stalled during a climb 
and roll maneuver...

Dave Fletcher