Gottfried Freiherr von Banfield
Austro-Hungarian pilot (1890–1986) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gottfried Freiherr[1] 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,[2] making him one of the only Flying aces who flew a flying boat to five or more victories.[3]
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Freiherr Gottfried Freiherr von Banfield | |
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Born | 6 February 1890 Castelnuovo, Kingdom of Dalmatia, Austria-Hungary |
Died | 23 September 1986(1986-09-23) (aged 96) Trieste, Italy |
Allegiance | Austria-Hungary |
Service/ | Austro-Hungarian Navy |
Years of service | 1909–1918 |
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Relations | Richard Banfield (Son) |
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