Godwin von Brumowski
Godwin Karol Marian von Brumowsky (26 July 1889 – 3 June 1936) was the most successful fighter ace of the Austro-Hungarian Air Force during World War I. He was officially credited with 35 air victories (including 12 shared with other pilots), with 8 others unconfirmed because they fell behind Allied lines. Just before the war ended, von Brumowski rose to command of all his country's fighter aviation fighting Italy on the Isonzo front.
Godwin von Brumowski | |
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Godwin Brumowski in the 1930s. | |
| Born | 26 July 1889 Wadowice, Galicia Austria-Hungary |
| Died | 3 June 1936 (aged 46) Schiphol, Netherlands |
| Allegiance | Austria-Hungary |
| Years of service | 1910 - 1918 |
| Rank | Hauptmann |
| Unit | Fliegerkompanie 1, Fliegerkompanie 12 of the Luftfahrtruppen Jasta 24 of the Luftstreitkräfte |
| Commands held | Fliegerkompanie 41J of the Luftfahrtruppen |
| Awards | Order of the Iron Crown, Order of Leopold, Medal for Bravery, Military Merit Medal, Iron Cross |
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