Kurt Wintgens
Kurt Wintgens | |
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| Born | 1 August 1894 Neustadt in Oberschlesien, German Empire |
| Died | 25 September 1916 (aged 22) near Villers-Carbonnel, France |
| Allegiance | German Empire |
| Service | Signal Corps, Aviation, Luftstreitkräfte |
| Years of service | 1913–1916 |
| Rank | Leutnant |
| Awards | Iron Cross, Pour le Mérite |
Leutnant Kurt Wintgens (1 August 1894 – 25 September 1916) was a German World War I fighter ace. He was the first fighter pilot to score an aerial victory with a synchronized machine gun. Wintgens was the recipient of the Iron Cross and the Pour le Mérite (Blue Max).