Hans-Joachim Buddecke | |
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 Hans-Joachim Buddecke, in Turkish uniform, with the Pour le Mérite at his neck | |
| Born | 22 August 1890 Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire |
| Died | 10 March 1918 (aged 27) near Lille, France |
| Allegiance | German Empire |
| Service | Infantry, Luftstreitkräfte |
| Years of service | 1904-1910, 1914-1918 |
| Rank | Hauptmann |
| Unit | FFA 23; Flieger-Abteilung 6; Jagdstaffel 4; Jagdstaffel 30; Jagdstaffel 18 |
| Awards | PrussianPour le Mérite; Iron Cross 1st & 2nd Class; Saxon Military Order of Saint Henry; Turkish Golden Liakat Medal and Gold and Silver award of the Imtiaz Medal |
Hans-Joachim Buddecke (22 August 1890 – 10 March 1918) was a German flying ace in World War I, credited with thirteen victories. He was the third ace, after Max Immelmann and Oswald Boelcke, to earn the Blue Max (Pour le Mérite). He saw combat in three theaters during the First World War: Bulgaria, Turkey, and the Western Front.[1] His exploits at Gallipoli arena won him the nickname El-Schahin, "hunter falcon".[2]
- ^ Above the Lines: The Aces and Fighter Units of the German Air Service, Naval Air Service and Flanders Marine Corps 1914 - 1918. pp. 88–89.
- ^ "Aegean Air War: Brinsmead's unfortunate distinction".