List of World War I Slovak flying aces
Many men among the aviators of the Austro-Hungarian Luftfahrtruppen were of the Slovak ethnic minority. They would not have their own nation until long after the end of World War I. The aces listed below either were born in present-day Slovakia, were of Slovak ethnic identity, or both.
| Name | Victories | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Karl Kaszala | 8[1] | Born Nyitra. Awarded the Iron Cross (2nd class) |
| Béla Macourek | 5[2] | Born Bratislava. Awarded the Military Merit Cross and Medal. |
| Franz Wognar | 5[3] | Born Nagyszombat. Received five (1 gold and 4 silver) awards of the Medal for Bravery. |
See also
- Flying ace
- List of World War I flying aces
- List of World War I flying aces from Austria-Hungary
- List of World War I aces credited with 15–19 victories
- List of World War I aces credited with 9 victories
- List of World War I aces credited with 8 victories
- List of World War I aces credited with 7 victories
- List of World War I aces credited with 5 victories
References
- ↑ "Karl Kaszala". The Aerodrome. 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
- ↑ "Bela Macourek". The Aerodrome. 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
- ↑ "Franz Wognar". The Aerodrome. 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
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