Richard Wenzl
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Leutnant Richard Wenzl was a German World War I flying ace
credited with twelve aerial victories.
Wenzl flew first for an artillery cooperation unit, FAA 236. He transferred, first to KEK Ost, then to Jasta 31 in the spring of 1917. For his first victory, he shot down a Spad
on 19 April 1917. He had an unconfirmed claim the following month. He would not score again for a year, after he had switched into Jasta 11 on 27 March 1918. After his second victory, on 16 May, he transferred to Jasta 6 the next day. He began a five month scoring streak on 5 June, running his total to twelve on 5 November 1918. Wenzl also served as the squadron's acting commander from 10 August to 9 September 1918.
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 twelve aerial victories.
Wenzl flew first for an artillery cooperation unit, FAA 236. He transferred, first to KEK Ost, then to Jasta 31 in the spring of 1917. For his first victory, he shot down a Spad
Société Pour L'Aviation et ses Dérivés
SPAD was a French aircraft manufacturer between 1911 and 1921. Its SPAD S.XIII biplane was the most popular French fighter airplane in World War I.-Deperdussin:...
on 19 April 1917. He had an unconfirmed claim the following month. He would not score again for a year, after he had switched into Jasta 11 on 27 March 1918. After his second victory, on 16 May, he transferred to Jasta 6 the next day. He began a five month scoring streak on 5 June, running his total to twelve on 5 November 1918. Wenzl also served as the squadron's acting commander from 10 August to 9 September 1918.