Hans-Georg von der Osten | |
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Born | Witzmitz, Pomerania | 9 September 1895
Died | 27 March 1987 | (aged 91)
Allegiance | Germany |
Service | |
Rank | Leutnant |
Unit | Flieger-Abteilung 38; Jagdstaffel 4 |
Commands | Jagdstaffel 11 |
Awards | Iron Cross |
Other work | Commanded 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]