Friedrich Schumacher
Friedrich Schumacher | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Fritz |
| Born | Unknown |
| Died | Unknown |
| Allegiance | Germany |
| Service | Aviation |
| Rank | Vizefeldwebel |
| Unit | Jagdstaffel 10 |
| Awards | Iron Cross |
Vizefeldwebel Friedrich Schumacher was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.[1]
Biography
Schumacher joined Jagdstaffel 10 in March 1918 but was sidelined by illness from 4 April to 6 May, missing a month at the front. On his return he had five confirmed claims (three observation balloons and two French-flown SPADs) before being wounded on 24 July 1918.[2]
End notes
- ^ The Aerodrome website "Friedrich "Fritz" Schumacher". www.theaerodrome.com. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
- ^ Above the Lines: The Aces and Fighter Units of the German Air Service, Naval Air Service and Flanders Marine Corps, 1914–1918, pp. 206-207
References
- Above the Lines: The Aces and Fighter Units of the German Air Service, Naval Air Service and Flanders Marine Corps, 1914–1918. Norman Franks, Frank W. Bailey, Russell Guest. Grub Street, 1993. ISBN 0-948817-73-9, ISBN 978-0-948817-73-1.
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