Rudolf Francke
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Lieutenant Rudolf Francke was a World War I flying ace
credited with 15 aerial victories.
He scored all his victories while with Royal Prussian Jagstaffel 8. His first win was on 3 June 1917; by 9 November of that year, his total stood at eight. After a five month lapse, he scored again on 1 April 1918, while flying a Fokker D.VII. He continued to win through 26 September 1918, when he scored his last victory.
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 15 aerial victories.
He scored all his victories while with Royal Prussian Jagstaffel 8. His first win was on 3 June 1917; by 9 November of that year, his total stood at eight. After a five month lapse, he scored again on 1 April 1918, while flying a Fokker D.VII. He continued to win through 26 September 1918, when he scored his last victory.