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Gottfried Freiherr von Banfield

Austro-Hungarian flying ace

Died when: 96 years 229 days (1159 months)
Star Sign: Aquarius

 

Gottfried Freiherr von Banfield

Gottfried Freiherr von Banfield (6 February 1890 – 23 September 1986) was the most successful Austro-Hungarian naval aeroplane pilot in the First World War.He was known as the 'Eagle of Trieste' and was the last person in history to wear the Military Order of Maria Theresa.

He scored 9 aerial victories during the war, making him one of the only Flying aces who flew a flying boat to five or more victories.


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