Adolphe Pegoud Biography
 

I'm pleased to announce the publication of my book;


Along with the air combat he helped create in 1914/15, explored are Pegoud's family background; his time as a Chasseur in North Africa; the work he performed as a test pilot for Louis Bleriot, and the international fame he found as an celebrity aviator in the year before the war.

The book is available through Blurb.com and if purchased before Oct 23rd, there is a 20% discount using the code FANS during checkout. The volume is also available for online preview. Simply go to Blurb.com and title search 'Adolphe'.

Thanks for checking it out!

Dereck Van Wickel

aka Bulldog90

I am unable to find the book on Blurb.com. Can you post a link?

Enjoy!

Frank.

Thanks for letting me know. I'll post a link later today. Apparently there is a problem searching a name with an accent mark. It comes up if you search my last name or his first name 'Adolphe'.

Regards,


Dereck Van Wickel

Bulldog 90

Here, try this. Thanks.:)

AdolphePégoud ~The Story of France's Pioneer Acrobatic Pilot & First Air Ace~ | By Dereck Van Wickel | Category: Biographies & Memoirs | Blurb

Pegoud book
 

I would like to say that I have, in my hands, this wonderful book. My friend Dereck has produced a wonderful book about this early ace and pre-war aviator who broke so many "boundries" with his courage and audacity!
I recommend the book to everyone.
Great work Dereck, congratulations to you!!!!
Jim

Dereck,

I was able to follow the link you provided, and have ordered the book.

Enjoy!

Frank.

Ditto
 

Ditto Franks post.

Thanks for the alert and posting the link.

25% Off Coupon Code
 

Blurb offers a lot of online discounts. Until November 20th Adolphe Pegoud can be purchased at a 25% discount by using the code IMAGINATION during checkout. Thanks!

AdolphePégoud ~The Story of France's Pioneer Acrobatic Pilot & First Air Ace~ | By Dereck Van Wickel | Category: Biographies & Memoirs | Blurb

Who killed Pegoud
 

I'd like to put to rest the argument that has been surrounding who killed Adolphe Pegoud. I am the grandson of Roger Paul Ronserail the pilot that was known as "Le Vengeur de Pegoud" after he shot down Otto Kandulski (The pilot that shot down Pegoud).

There was a post by someone claiming to be Walter Kandulski's grandson, however it should be made clear that Walter Kandulski did not shoot down Pegoud! It was Otto. I have numerous newspaper clippings from all over France that were kept by my grandmother at the time as proof. The only proof offered so far by others here is a marriage certificate for Walter Kandulski dated 1918. However this proves little as Walter didn't kill Pegoud so I have no doubt that Walter lived past 1920 as my grandfather didn't shoot him down it was Otto. Unfortunately Bulldog90's book incorrectly lists Walter as pilot that downed Pegoud. I have asked him for proof but he has declined to supply me with any. I have sent him the newspaper clippings but still he clings on to this belief without providing proof.

If anyone would like a copy of all the newspaper clippings feel free to message me. On the other hand if anyone has proof to refute what is written here please likewise message me. I hope this answers some questions and puts this matter to rest. :cool:

I just recieved the book. Seems great.