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List Of World War I Flying Aces From Austria
This list of World War I flying aces from Austria contains the names of aces born in the territory of the modern-day Republic of Austria, which formed part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Austria-Hungary was a constitutional union of the Austrian Empire ('' Cisleithania'') and the Kingdom of Hungary (''Transleithania'') which existed from 1867 to 1918, when it collapsed as a result of defeat in World War I. See also * List of World War I flying aces * List of World War I flying aces from the Austro-Hungarian Empire * List of World War I flying aces from Croatia * List of World War I flying aces from Hungary Endnotes Reference * Franks, Norman; Guest, Russel; Alegi, Gregory (1997). ''Above the War Fronts: The British Two-seater Bomber Pilot and Observer Aces, the British Two-seater Fighter Observer Aces, and the Belgian, Italian, Austro-Hungarian and Russian Fighter Aces, 1914-1918: Volume 4 of Fighting Airmen of WWI Series: Volume 4 of Air Aces of WWI''. Grub Street. , . {{ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flying Aces
A flying ace, fighter ace or air ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft during aerial combat. The exact number of aerial victories required to officially qualify as an ace is varied, but is usually considered to be five or more. The concept of the "ace" emerged in 1915 during World War I, at the same time as aerial dogfighting. It was a propaganda term intended to provide the home front with a cult of the hero in what was otherwise a war of attrition. The individual actions of aces were widely reported and the image was disseminated of the ace as a chivalrous knight reminiscent of a bygone era. For a brief early period when air-to-air combat was just being invented, the exceptionally skilled pilot could shape the battle in the skies. For most of the war, however, the image of the ace had little to do with the reality of air warfare, in which fighters fought in formation and air superiority depended heavily on the relative availability ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franz Peter
Franz Peter (8 October 1896 – 1968) was an Austrian flying ace credited with six aerial victories in World War IThe AerodromRetrieved 6 January 2018. while flying for Austria-Hungary's Imperial and Royal Aviation Troops. World War I service At the outbreak of the Great War Peter joined the Austro-Hungarian Army and served on the Eastern Front. In late 1915 he volunteered for the Air Service as an aircraft observer. After finishing training school in late January 1916 he was posted to the Eastern Front unit ''Fliegerkompanie 14'' (Flik 14)Flik = ''Fliegerkompanie'', a basic Air Force unit of Squadron size. The average Flik was often understaffed, numbering on average 8 pilots. as an observer. During the next two years of service he received several awards and was promoted to ''oberleutnant'' on 1 November 1917. After brief service with ''Fliegerkompanie 47F'' (Flik 47F),Flik with 'F' = 'F' for ''Fernaufklärerkompanie'' was the designation for a Long Range Reconnaissance unit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lists Of World War I Flying Aces
The following are lists of World War I flying aces. Historically, a flying ace was defined as a military aviator credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft during aerial combat. The term was first used by French newspapers, describing Adolphe Pégoud as ''l'as'' (the ace), after he downed seven German aircraft. Victory standards used in World War I The notion of an aerial "victory" arose from the first aerial combats, which occurred during the early days of World War I. Unsurprisingly, different air services developed their own definitions of exactly what an aerial victory might be, as well as different methods of assessing and assigning credit for aerial victories. Conditions affecting accuracy of scores Ownership of the terrain below had its effect on verifying victory. An enemy aircraft that crashed in enemy held territory obviously could not be verified by the victor's ground troops. Because aerial combat commonly took place over or behind the German lines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norman Franks
Norman Leslie Robert Franks (born 1940) is an English militaria writer who specialises in aviation topics. He focuses on the pilots and squadrons of World Wars I and II. Biography He published his first book in 1976. He was an Organisation and Methods Officer with the Nationwide Building Society in London before he retired. He now lives in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, with his wife Heather. They have two sons, Rob and Mike, and five grandchildren. He was a consultant for the Channel 4 television series ''Dogfight: The Mystery of the Red Baron''. His 1995 book on the Red Baron has been published and reissued by three publishers. He is also one of the founding members of the Cross and Cockade society for World War I aviation historians, which was formed in 1970, and a member of Over the Front, the league of World War I aviation historians. In total, he has authored over 120 books covering military aviation. Published works *Franks, Norman. ''Double Mission: Fighter Pilot and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of World War I Flying Aces From Hungary
This list of World War I flying aces from Hungary contains the names of aces from the territory of modern-day Hungary, which formed part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Austria-Hungary was a constitutional union of the Austrian Empire (''Cisleithania'') and the Kingdom of Hungary (''Transleithania'') which existed from 1867 to 1918, when it collapsed as a result of defeat in World War I. Among the Austro-Hungarian aviators were the Hungarian-born aces listed below. See also * List of Austrians * List of Hungarians * List of World War I flying aces from Austria * List of World War I flying aces from Austria-Hungary * Lists of World War I flying aces References ;Notes ;Bibliography * * {{Lists of flying aces World War I flying aces Hungary Hungary ( hu, Magyarország ) is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Spanning of the Carpathian Basin, it is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine to the northeast, Romania to the east and southeast, Serbia to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of World War I Flying Aces From Croatia
The Austro-Hungarian Empire's '' Luftfahrtruppen'' contained many pilots from many ethnic minorities. The following list of their World War I flying aces contains those Austro-Hungarian aces identified as ethnic Croatian or born in the territory of modern-day Croatia: * Miroslav Navratil, 10 verified victories. * Raoul Stojsavljevic, 10 verified victories. * Roman Schmidt, 6 verified victories. * Johann Lasi, 5 verified victories. See also * List of World War I flying aces * List of World War I flying aces from the Austro-Hungarian Empire * List of World War I aces credited with 10 victories * List of World War I aces credited with 6 victories * List of World War I aces credited with 5 victories References ;Notes ;Bibliography * {{DEFAULTSORT:World War I flying aces list Croatia , image_flag = Flag of Croatia.svg , image_coat = Coat of arms of Croatia.svg , anthem = "Lijepa naša domovino"("Our Beautiful Homeland") , image_ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of World War I Flying Aces From The Austro-Hungarian Empire
This list of World War I flying aces from Austria-Hungary contains the names of aviators from the countries ruled by the Habsburg dynasty. Austria-Hungary was a constitutional monarchy, constitutional union of the Austrian Empire (''Cisleithania'') and the Kingdom of Hungary (''Transleithania'') which existed from 1867 to 1918, when it collapsed as a result of defeat in World War I. Its territory contained a melange of nationalities. Although the aces of the ''Imperial and Royal, K.u.k. Luftfahrtruppen'' owed their military allegiance to the Austro-Hungarian Empire as a whole, they came from various ethnic groups. Despite the Kingdom of Hungary, Hungarian government's policy of Magyarization, many inhabitants of that kingdom clung to their ethnic identities. The breakup of the Austro-Hungarian Empire post World War I saw the formation of independent nations from some of these ethnic groups. Flying aces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Major background information for this list come ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of World War I Flying Aces
The following are lists of World War I flying aces. Historically, a flying ace was defined as a military aviator credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft during aerial combat. The term was first used by French newspapers, describing Adolphe Pégoud as ''l'as'' (the ace), after he downed seven German aircraft. Victory standards used in World War I The notion of an aerial "victory" arose from the first aerial combats, which occurred during the early days of World War I. Unsurprisingly, different air services developed their own definitions of exactly what an aerial victory might be, as well as different methods of assessing and assigning credit for aerial victories. Conditions affecting accuracy of scores Ownership of the terrain below had its effect on verifying victory. An enemy aircraft that crashed in enemy held territory obviously could not be verified by the victor's ground troops. Because aerial combat commonly took place over or behind the German lines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karl Urban (aviator)
Karl Urban (29 December 1894 – 12 July 1918) was an Austro-Hungarian World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories. Urban joined the Austro-Hungarian military as war broke out in 1914, volunteering for pilot's school as soon as he finished recruit training. In mid-July 1915, he was posted to the Russian Front as an aerial reconnaissance and bombing pilot. Between 15 May and 2 August 1916, Urban and his various observers—including Otto Jäger—were credited with four victories. On 28 August 1916, Urban was severely wounded in action but, after recovering, progressed to flying a Phönix D.I, gaining his fifth and final victory on 19 May 1918. Transferred to test pilot duty, Urban was looping a new model Phönix D.I on 12 July 1918, when it shed its wings at 1,500 meters altitude. The subsequent crash killed him. Early life and service Karl Urban was born in Graz, Austria on 29 December 1894, when it was still part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. When World Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alois Rodlauer
Lieutenant Alois Rodlauer (1897-1975) was a Austro-Hungarian World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories. Originally a valorous infantry officer in 1915, 1916 and 1917, he turned to aviation in mid-1917. After pilot training, he managed to score five aerial victories between March and October 1918, despite two spells in hospital. Rodlauer returned to civilian life postwar, but returned to serve in the Luftwaffe from 1939 to 1945. He died a natural death in 1975. In 1983, aviation historians pieced together Rodlauer's combat record and realized he was an ace. Early life and entry into military Alois Rodlauer was born on 15 July 1897 in Urfahr, Austria. He was a science student in school. He joined the Austrian Army in 1915, being Commissioned into the 12th Infantry Regiment. His valorous service with the infantry gained him the Silver Medal for Bravery, First Class, the Bronze Military Merit Medal, and the Prussian War Merit Medal. On 1 February 1917, he was pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johann Lasi
''Stabfeldwebel'' Johann Lasi (born 1890, date of death unknown) was a World War I Austro-Hungarian flying ace, a Croat by ethnicity, credited with five aerial victories on 22 Aug 1916, while acting as an unauthorized rear gunner for Julius Arigi. Biography Johann Lasi was born in Kać, Bács-Bodrog, Hungary, Austria-Hungary (present day Serbia) in 1890. After completing school, he trained as a wheelwright. Lasi was fluent in German, Hungarian, and Serbo-Croatian. In 1911, he joined the Austro-Hungarian Army, then requested transfer to the Airship Section. As World War I began in 1914, Lasi became the chief mechanic for a new airplane squadron, Flik 6. On 22 August 1916, a formation of six Italian Farman two-seaters attacked the naval air station at Durazzo. Julius Arigi of Flik 6 was poised in his Hansa-Brandenburg C.I to intercept the enemy formation, but could not find an observer. By regulation, only an officer could man the rear gun, but Arigi could not find one that day, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Friedrich Lang
Fregattenleutnant (Frigate Lieutenant) Friedrich Lang was a World War I flying ace. He emerged from obscurity to begin his military career in 1912 by training for sea duty. He was serving on SMS Balaton when World War I began. In March 1916, he transferred to aviation duty. He would score five confirmed aerial victories by war's end. He was one of only two flying aces of the Austro-Hungarian Navy, the other being Gottfried von Banfield. Postwar, Lang lapsed back into obscurity. Early life Friedrich Lang was born an Austrian citizen of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, though his birth date and birthplace are unknown. After completing secondary school, he joined the Austro-Hungarian Navy. On 11 September 1912, he was sent to Naval Cadet School for basic training. Sea service After completion of training, Lang served on several vessels. Having served with distinction, he was appointed as a Seekadett on 1 February 1914. He was still shipboard as the First World War began. Aboard the SM ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
