Christos Adamidis
Greek military aviator / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Christos Adamidis (Greek: Χρήστος Αδαμίδης, 1885–1949) was a Hellenic Army officer and pioneer of military aviation. He was one of the first Greek officers who received aviation training in France and later participated in air operations during the Balkan Wars.
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Major General Christos Adamidis | |
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A postcard of Christos Adamidis c. 1913 | |
Native name | Χρήστος Αδαμίδης |
Born | c. 1885 Ioannina, Janina Vilayet, Ottoman Empire (now Greece) |
Died | c. 1949 Athens, Kingdom of Greece |
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Years of service | 1912–1935 |
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Unit | Hellenic Army Air Service |
Commands held | Hellenic Army Air Service (1927–1930) Aeronautics Command (1931–1935) |
Battles/wars | Balkan Wars |
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