Emil Meinecke
Leutnant Emil Meinecke (20 July 1892 – 2 May 1975) was a German flying ace during World War I. He was credited with six confirmed aerial victories. After the war, he stayed in aviation, rising to the post of chief test pilot for Fokker. His post there ended with Germany's defeat in World War II. Meinecke then returned to his trade as an aircraft mechanic during the Berlin Airlift. He eventually became a Canadian citizen in 1950.
Emil Meinecke | |
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| Born | 20 July 1892 Mannheim, Grand Duchy of Baden, German Empire |
| Died | 2 May 1975 (aged 82) St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada |
| Allegiance | Germany |
| Service/ | Aviation |
| Rank | Leutnant |
| Unit | Flieger-Abteilung 6 |
| Awards | Iron Cross First and Second Class, Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order, Honor Goblet for Victory in Air Combat, Turkish Liakat Medal with Swords, Gallipoli Star, Pilot's Badge |
| Other work | Longtime test pilot and mechanic for Fokker |
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