Adolf Schulte
| Adolf Schulte | |
|---|---|
| Born |
24 December 1894 Lüdenscheid, Germany |
| Died | 12 April 1917 (aged 22) North of Baralle |
| Allegiance | German Empire |
| Service/branch | Aviation |
| Rank | Leutnant |
| Unit | Jagdstaffel 12 |
| Awards | Iron Cross |
Leutnant Adolf Schulte was a German World War I flying ace credited with nine aerial victories. His short gallant career would end in a fatal midair crash with his enemies.
Adolf Schulte was born in Ludenscheit, Germany on 24 December 1894.
Schulte joined Jagdstaffel 12 in November 1916. He became its first ace during the opening months of 1917, scoring nine victories. On 12 April 1917, he first downed Edwin Hayne. He subsequently collided with a Royal Aircraft Factory FE.2d from No. 18 Squadron RAF to score his final victory, killing both himself and the British pilot and observer.
See also Aerial victory standards of World War I
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