What Is An Ace Pilot? As Ukraine’s Ghost Of Kyiv Takes Over Social Media
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The ‘Ghost of Kiev’ has become the subject of deep discussions on Twitter. He is also referred to as the ‘ace pilot’.
According to the legend of Ghost of Kievm, which has already gained a lot of momentum, the unconfirmed pilot incidentally attacked the enemy aircraft in midair.
Having piqued your interest, here’s all you need to know about the ace pilot known as the ‘Ghost of Ukraine.
Who Is An Ace Pilot?
Flying aces are military aviators credited with five or more successful aerial shoots, alternatively known as air aces or fighter aces.
Ace pilots are pilots that have been credited with more than five shootings in their aircraft.
When French flight instructor Adolphe Pégoud shot down five German planes during World War I, the newspapers called him ‘I’As’, which meant ace.
The ghost of Kyiv, what an ace of a name for a fighter pilot
— Lotus 𓁼 (@narakage_) February 25, 2022
Sweeping the Internet is the ‘Ghost of Ukraine’
Social media has been flooded with several theories about the growing tension between Ukraine and Russia.
One such story that has gone viral on Twitter concerns an unconfirmed Ukrainian pilot who is alleged to have shot down six Russian aircraft.
I want so badly for the 'Ghost of Kyiv' MIG-29 air ace RUMINT to be true
— Jared Keller (@jaredbkeller) February 24, 2022
However, Ukraine’s government has yet to back up these claims or comment on the matter.
As a result of the unofficial reports, some people have labeled the Ghost of Ukraine the best pilot of the century, considering only a few other pilots have been credited with this type of shooting.
Amid a growing crisis, Twitter honors its ‘Ace Pilot’
In spite of the lack of authenticity in the Ghost of Kyiv story, people are still praising its ace pilot.
“Long live the ghost of Kiev!” tweeted one Twitter user. “A true Ace of a pilot.” he said.
Long live the ghost of Kyiv! A true Ace of a pilot 🤙🏼
— Ice (@MattyIce1381) February 25, 2022
“Hope this turns out to be true. He is an absolute hero taking out SU 35’s is just outrageous. Never mind the rest, a pilot ace in day,” said another user.
Hope this is all confirmed to be true.. absolute hero.. downing the SU 35's is just outrageous,, never mind the rest.. a pilot ace in day .. crazy stuff.. https://t.co/ugQRDfU1F1
— Seán (@SeanMcDonne11) February 25, 2022
One wrote, “Hold up.”. So there’s a Ukrainian fighter pilot, the #GhostofKyiv, who shot down six Russian jets & is believed to be the first European “ace” since World War II? As a kid, I was obsessed with becoming a fighter pilot, so this was especially painful for me.”
Ankita Khanrah
Ankita Khanrah is a second-year student of the Master of Communication and Journalism (Integrated) programme at the School of Mass Communication, KIIT Deemed University, Bhubaneswar.
