About Johannes Jensen
Lived 1898 – 1978 (aged 79). Johannes Jensen was a German flying ace.
Lieutenant Johannes Jensen (17 April 1898 – 7 February 1978) was a German World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.
Jensen piloted a Fokker D.VII for Jagdstaffel 57 during 1918. He scored his first aerial victory on 17 April 1918. During August and September, he shot down four more British aircraft. On 2 October, he was credited with destroying an observation balloon. A seventh victory went unconfirmed.
Johannes Jensen died in Aalen, Germany, on 7 February 1978.
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Who was Johannes Jensen?
German World War I flying ace
When was Johannes Jensen born?
Johannes Jensen was born on 17 April 1898 in Wasdow.
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Johannes Jensen died on 7 February 1978.
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Johannes Jensen was a flying ace.
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Johannes Jensen was German.
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