Karl Nikitsch
| Karl Nikitsch | |
|---|---|
| Born |
17 January 1885 [1] Gross-Czakowitz, Czechoslovakia (Then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire) [1] |
| Died | 7 September 1927 [1] |
| Allegiance | Austro-Hungary, First Austrian Republic |
| Service/branch | Aviation |
| Rank | Hauptmann |
| Unit | Flik 14 (as CO), Flik 16 (as Deputy Commander), Flik 39, Flik 69 (Was appointed CO but was not able to take command)[2] |
| Awards | Order of the Iron Crown 3rd Class with War Decoration and Swords, German Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class, Military Merit Medal in Bronze with Swords[2] |
Hauptmann Karl Nikitsch was a World War I flying ace[2] credited with six aerial victories.[3]
He was killed in an air crash during a test flight of a French single-seat aircraft. [2]
Citations
References
Bibliography
- O'Connor, Martin: Air aces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, 1914-1918, (Flying Machines Press, 1986) ISBN 978-1891268069.
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