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Julius Arigi [Austro-Hungarian Empire]

Name:Julius Arigi
Country:Austro-Hungarian Empire
Rank:Offizierstellvertreter
Squadrons:Flik 1J, 6, 41J, 55J; G1
Victories:32
Born:3 October 1895
Place of Birth:Decin, Bohemia
Died:1 August 1981
Place of Death:Attersee, Austria
Bravery Medal, 1 Gold and 4 SilverJulius Arigi [Thanks to Flying Machines Press]

Notes
On 5 October 1913, Arigi joined the Austrian army, serving with an artillery regiment before transferring to the air service in March 1914. The Austro-Hungarian Empire's most highly decorated ace was greatly admired by the public and the monarchy. During World War II, he supported the Nazis and served as a flight instructor for the Luftwaffe.

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