Godwin von Brumowski
Godwin von Brumowski | |
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Godwin Brumowski in the 1930s. | |
| Born | 26 July 1889 Wadowice, Galicia Austria-Hungary |
| Died | 3 June 1936 (aged 46) Schiphol, Netherlands |
| Allegiance | Austria-Hungary |
| Years of service | 1910 - 1918 |
| Rank | Hauptmann |
| Unit | Fliegerkompanie 1, Fliegerkompanie 12 of the Luftfahrtruppen Jasta 24 of the Luftstreitkräfte |
| Commands | Fliegerkompanie 41J of the Luftfahrtruppen |
| Awards | Order of the Iron Crown (Austria), Order of Leopold, Medal for Bravery (Austria-Hungary), Military Merit Medal, Iron Cross |
Godwin Karol Marian von Brumowsky (26 July 1889 – 3 June 1936) was the most successful fighter ace of the Austro-Hungarian Air Force during World War I. He was officially credited with 35 air victories (including 12 shared with other pilots), with 8 others unconfirmed because they fell behind Allied lines. Just before the war ended, Brumowski rose to command of all his country's fighter aviation fighting Italy on the Isonzo front.