This Day in History: German pilot Werner Voss shot down over Western Front
Werner Voss (German: Werner Voß) (April 13, 1897–September 23, 1917) was a World War I German flying ace, a friend and rival of the famous Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen.
A brilliant pilot and aggressive fighter, he was considered the one pilot who could catch von Richtofen.
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A brilliant pilot and aggressive fighter, he was considered the one pilot who could catch von Richtofen.
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| The attack was generally credited to Davids, who also shot down the German pilot Carl Menckhoff when the latter came to Voss’ aid. Menckhoff survived the fight—one of the best-known aerial dogfights of World War I—to lead his own squadron throughout the end of the war. As for Voss, his bravery and skill was celebrated posthumously on both sides of the line. In James McCudden’s words: "His flying is wonderful, his courage magnificent and in my opinion he was the bravest German airman whom it has been my privilege to see." |
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