Hans Wolff
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Leutnant Hanns Joachim Wolff was a World War I flying ace
credited with ten aerial victories.
Wolff served with FA(A) 216 until 6 July 1917, when he was reassigned to Jasta 11. He was wounded in action on 14 August, and again on 23 November. On 18 March 1918, Wolff shot down and killed his first victim, John McCudden
. Wolff then steadily scored for the next two months, downing his tenth on 15 May. He and his Fokker Dr.I
were shot down the following day, most probably by Horace Barton
.
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 ten aerial victories.
Wolff served with FA(A) 216 until 6 July 1917, when he was reassigned to Jasta 11. He was wounded in action on 14 August, and again on 23 November. On 18 March 1918, Wolff shot down and killed his first victim, John McCudden
John McCudden
Second Lieutenant John Anthony McCudden was a World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories. He survived a downing by German ace Ulrich Neckel on 28 February 1918, only to be killed in action by Hans Wolff. He was the younger brother of British ace James McCudden.-Reference:...
. Wolff then steadily scored for the next two months, downing his tenth on 15 May. He and his Fokker Dr.I
Fokker Dr.I
The Fokker Dr.I Dreidecker was a World War I fighter aircraft built by Fokker-Flugzeugwerke. The Dr.I saw widespread service in the spring of 1918...
were shot down the following day, most probably by Horace Barton
Horace Barton
Captain Horace Dale Barton was a World War I flying ace credited with 19 aerial victories.He originally spent 1914–1916 with the army in German Southwest and East Africa. He then joined the Royal Flying Corps in England. His first assignment after pilot's training was 84 Squadron. On 3 January...
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