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Viktor Schobinger

1893 – 1989

World War I flying ace

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Lived 1893 – 1989 (aged 96). Viktor Schobinger was a German aircraft pilot.

Leutnant Viktor Schobinger was a World War I flying ace credited with eight confirmed victories. Victory number two was confirmed over Charles Dawson Booker.

Biography See also Aerial victory standards of World War I

Viktor Schobinger was born in Ulm, Alb-Donau district, the Kingdom of Württemberg, in the German Empire on 30 April 1893. His original military service was in a machine gun company. However, he reported to Fliegerersatz-Abteilung (Replacement Detachment) 10 at Böblingen for pilot's training on 19 October 1916. He soloed in an LVG before being transferred to Armee-Flug-Park (Army Flight Park) 6 on 15 March 1917.

Schobinger continued to score until 31 October 1917, when he tallied his eighth victory. On 15 November 1917, Schobinger suffered a serious wound to his foot while in combat. Schobinger would finish out the war on instruction duty.

Schobinger had been awarded both classes of the Iron Cross; during 1918, he was also awarded the Knight's Cross with Swords of the House Order of Hohenzollern.

Viktor Schobinger would return to battle during World War II, commanding a bomber squadron in the Luftwaffe. He died on 24 May 1989.

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Iron Cross; Royal House Order of Hohenzollern

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Who was Viktor Schobinger?

World War I flying ace (1893–1989)

When was Viktor Schobinger born?

Viktor Schobinger was born on 30 April 1893 in Ulm.

When did Viktor Schobinger die?

Viktor Schobinger died on 24 May 1989.

What was Viktor Schobinger's occupation?

Viktor Schobinger was an aircraft pilot.

What nationality was Viktor Schobinger?

Viktor Schobinger was German.

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· Wikipedia: Viktor Schobinger

· Wikidata: Q7929827

· DBpedia: Viktor Schobinger

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