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Karl Schlegel [Germany]

Name:Karl Paul SchlegelBalloon Buster
Country:Germany
Rank:Vizefeldwebel
Squadrons:FA 39
Jasta 45
Kest 1
Victories:22
Born:7 May 1893
Place of Birth:Wechselburg, Saxony
Died:27 October 1918Killed In Action
Place of Death:Near Amifontaine
Iron Cross - 1st and 2nd class

Notes
More than half of Schlegel's victories were against enemy balloons. He was killed in a dogfight with 12 French aircraft after attacking one of their balloons. French combat reports indicate he was shot down by French ace, Pierre Marinovitch of Spa 94.

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