Dieter Collin
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Leutnant Dieter Collin was a World War I flying ace
credited with 13 aerial victories.
Collin was originally assigned to Jasta 22 in November 1916, but was quickly reassigned to Jasta 2. He scored his first victory there, on 23 November 1916. He picked up his second the day after Christmas. On 21 February 1917, he returned to Jasta 22. He accumulated another three victories with them, from 23 May 1917 through 6 September 1917, but was wounded on the latter day. He did not return from convalescence until 4 March 1918. On the 29th, he scored his last victory for Jasta 22. On 16 April, he was appointed to command of Jasta 56, succeeding Franz Schleiff
. Leading from the front, Collin scored four more victories in May and three in July.
Collin was severely wounded in combat on 13 August 1918, and died in hospital later that day.
Flying ace
A flying ace or fighter ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down several enemy aircraft during aerial combat. The actual number of aerial victories required to officially qualify as an "ace" has varied, but is usually considered to be five or more...
credited with 13 aerial victories.
Collin was originally assigned to Jasta 22 in November 1916, but was quickly reassigned to Jasta 2. He scored his first victory there, on 23 November 1916. He picked up his second the day after Christmas. On 21 February 1917, he returned to Jasta 22. He accumulated another three victories with them, from 23 May 1917 through 6 September 1917, but was wounded on the latter day. He did not return from convalescence until 4 March 1918. On the 29th, he scored his last victory for Jasta 22. On 16 April, he was appointed to command of Jasta 56, succeeding Franz Schleiff
Franz Schleiff
Oberleutnant Franz Schlieff was a World War I flying ace credited with twelve aerial victories....
. Leading from the front, Collin scored four more victories in May and three in July.
Collin was severely wounded in combat on 13 August 1918, and died in hospital later that day.