About Wilhelm Stör
Lived 1893 – 1977 (aged 84). Wilhelm Stör was a German flying ace.
Vizefeldwebel Wilhelm "Willi" Stör (10 May 1893 – 12 December 1977) was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories. After the war, he was appointed the chief test pilot for Messerschmitt at the Augsburg factory.
Biography Wilhelm Stör was born on 5 October 1893 in Witten, Germany.
After serving in a Hussar Regiment of the Imperial German Army in World War I he transferred to the Luftstreitkrafte (Imperial German Flying Corps), where he became a fighter pilot with Jagdstaffel 68 and was credited with shooting down three aircraft and two observation balloons. He was awarded the Iron Cross for his actions.
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Who was Wilhelm Stör?
German flying ace (1893-1977)
When was Wilhelm Stör born?
Wilhelm Stör was born on 5 October 1893 in Witten.
When did Wilhelm Stör die?
Wilhelm Stör died on 12 December 1977 in Augsburg.
What was Wilhelm Stör's occupation?
Wilhelm Stör was a flying ace.
What nationality was Wilhelm Stör?
Wilhelm Stör was German.
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