Werner Voss

German pilot and World War I ace

Werner Voss - German pilot and World War I ace
Born

April 13th, 1897
127 years ago

Died

September 23rd, 1917
107 years ago — 20 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Germany

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Born in 1897, this individual became a prominent fighter pilot during World War I. Serving with the Imperial German Army Air Service, achieved remarkable success in aerial combat. Amassed a total of 48 confirmed aerial victories before his untimely death in 1917. His skill in dogfighting and innovative tactics earned significant recognition among contemporaries and future aviators.

Achieved 48 aerial victories during World War I

Served with Jagdstaffel 10 and later Jagdstaffel 11

Held the rank of lieutenant in the German Air Service

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