Viktor Schobinger
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Leutnant Viktor Shobinger was a World War I flying ace
credited with eight confirmed victories. Victory number two was confirmed over Charles Dawson Booker
; however, an unharmed Booker did manage to crash-land his ruined Sopwith Triplane
within British lines. Shobinger was severely wounded in the right foot on 15 November 1917.
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 eight confirmed victories. Victory number two was confirmed over Charles Dawson Booker
Charles Dawson Booker
Major Charles Dawson Booker DSC was a World War I fighter ace credited with 29 victories. He was promoted to high rank while relatively young as a result of his gallantry and unswerving dedication to his country.-Early life:Charles Dawson Booker was born to Joseph Dawson and Rachel C...
; however, an unharmed Booker did manage to crash-land his ruined Sopwith Triplane
Sopwith Triplane
The Sopwith Triplane was a British single seat fighter aircraft designed and manufactured by the Sopwith Aviation Company during the First World War. Pilots nicknamed it the Tripehound or simply the Tripe. The Triplane became operational with the Royal Naval Air Service in early 1917 and was...
within British lines. Shobinger was severely wounded in the right foot on 15 November 1917.