Viktor von Pressentin von Rautter
Lieutenant Viktor von Pressentin von Rautter was a World War I flying ace credited with 15 aerial victories.[1]
Viktor von Pressentin von Rautter | |
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| Born | 8 May 1896 Willkam, East Prussia |
| Died | 31 May 1918 (aged 22) In the vicinity of Soissons, France |
| Allegiance | Germany |
| Service/ | Cavalry; aviation |
| Rank | Leutnant |
| Unit | 3rd Guards Uhlan Regiment, Jasta 59, Jasta 4 |
| Awards | Military Merit Cross, Iron Cross |
Serving with Jasta 4, on 15 May 1918 von Rautter claimed a Camel flown by 2/Lt Oswald George Brittorous (killed) of 209 Squadron, over Aubercourt. It was von Pressentin's ninth victory. He would amass a total of fifteen before he was killed in action against French Breguet bombers on 31 May 1918. Having downed 12 of his 15 victories in the Fokker Dr.I, he's one of the most successful dreidecker pilots in the war.
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