Events with tag - German Military

April 14, 1915

First Night Fighter Victory

German pilot Kurt Wintgens achieved the first successful night fighter victory in aviation history by shooting down a French Farman aircraft near Lunéville, France. This groundbreaking achievement revolutionized aerial warfare and established the foundation for modern night fighting capabilities.

April 20, 1918

Red Baron's Last Victory

On April 20, 1918, Manfred von Richthofen, known as the Red Baron, achieved his 80th and final aerial victory by shooting down a British Sopwith Camel over Morlancourt Ridge, France. This marked his last triumph before his death the following day.

August 1, 1944

Erich Hartmann's Record-Breaking Achievement

Erich Hartmann, known as the 'Black Devil,' achieved the milestone of becoming history's highest-scoring fighter ace with 352 confirmed aerial victories while flying for the Luftwaffe during World War II on the Eastern Front.