Hans Imelmann | |
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Born | 14 May 1897 Hannover, Germany |
Died | 23 January 1917 Vicinity of Miraumont, France |
Allegiance | German Empire |
Service/branch | Aviation |
Rank | Leutnant |
Unit | KEK Metz, Jasta 2 |
Awards | Iron Cross |
Leutnant Hans Imelmann was a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.[1]
Imelmann's third victory set Nieuport 17 no. A162 aflame, but its pilot, British ace Ernest Foot somehow escaped its crash-landing uninjured.[2]
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