Hans-Georg von der Osten

Hans-Georg von der Osten
Born(1895-09-09)9 September 1895
Witzmitz, Pomerania
Died27 March 1987(1987-03-27) (aged 91)
AllegianceGermany
Service / branch
RankLeutnant
UnitFlieger-Abteilung 38;
Jagdstaffel 4
CommandsJagdstaffel 11
AwardsIron Cross
Other workCommanded all Luftwaffe bases in Germany during World War II

Leutnant Hans-Georg August von der Osten (9 September 1895 – 27 March 1987) began his career as a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories. He later rose to command of all Luftwaffe bases in Germany, during World War II.[1]