Godwin von Brumowski
Austro-Hungarian Air Force fighter ace / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Godwin Karol Marian von Brumowsky (26 July 1889 – 3 June 1936) was the most successful fighter ace of the Austro-Hungarian Air Force during World War I. He was officially credited with 35 air victories (including 12 shared with other pilots), with 8 others unconfirmed because they fell behind Allied lines. Just before the war ended, von Brumowski rose to command of all his country's fighter aviation fighting Italy on the Isonzo front.
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Born | 26 July 1889 Wadowice, Galicia Austria-Hungary |
Died | 3 June 1936 (1936-06-04) (aged 46) Schiphol, Netherlands |
Allegiance | Austria-Hungary |
Years of service | 1910 - 1918 |
Rank | Hauptmann |
Unit | Fliegerkompanie 1, Fliegerkompanie 12 of the Luftfahrtruppen Jasta 24 of the Luftstreitkräfte |
Commands held | Fliegerkompanie 41J of the Luftfahrtruppen |
Awards | Order of the Iron Crown (Austria), Order of Leopold, Medal for Bravery, Military Merit Medal, Iron Cross |
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