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Max Immelmann

Max Immelmann

German aviator
Max Immelmann PLM was the first German World War I flying ace. He was a pioneer in fighter aviation and is often mistakenly credited with the first aerial victory using a synchronized gun, which was in fact achieved on 1 July 1915 by the German... Wikipedia
Born: September 21, 1890, Dresden, Germany
Died: June 18, 1916 (age 25 years), Lens, France
Awards: Albert Order
Nickname(s): Der Adler von Lille (The Eagle of Lille)
Rank: Oberleutnant
Unit: Eisenbahnregiment Nr. 2, Eisenbahnregiment Nr. 1, FEA 2, FFA 10, FAA 62