The captain - pilot, Edward C. Corsi, like the rest of Cooper's volunteers had no polish roots. Born in Brooklyn, NY, November 10, 1897.
In 1916, a young Eddie enlisted in the Army first as an ambulance driver then in early 1917 he took flight training and joined the French Air Force where was promoted to captain in July 1919.
The adventures of 7 Squadron at the galician front, attacks on Budionny army, endless airport changes and heavy duty service in the defense of the borders of The Republic of Poland (and other European countries) before the impending wave of bolshevism, you can read the available literature. I will focus on D.III no. 2, which was Corsi first airplane in the 7.
According to Coopers diary "2" was damaged during the attack on the bolshevik cavalry conducted by Konopka and Corsi. The latter assumed the concentrated fire from the ground and shattered two side members began to return to base. At 1.5 kilometers outside the airport Corsi gave the signal for a forced landing. As soon as he touched the ground his albie broke in half.
regards
K
