Boelcke, Oswald b. May 19, 1891 d. October 28, 1916 Boelcke was most likely the world's first flying ace and was the first fighter pilot to be awarded Germany's highest military honor, the Pour le Merite. Boelcke was the first to devise air combat tactics which in turn gave him the title of "Father of Air Fighting Tactics" which are still used today. One of the youngest ever appointed Hauptman (Captain), he was an exceptional leader and was given command of his own squadron in which he was also able to choose his own pilots. One new pilot he...[Read More] Ehrenfriedhof, Dessau, Dessau-Roßlau, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
b. May 19, 1891 d. October 28, 1916