Friedrich Manschott
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Friedrich Manschott
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| Born |
21 February 1893 Reichartshausen, Großherzogtum Baden |
| Died | 16 March 1917 (aged 24) Vicinity of Fort Vaux |
| Allegiance | German Empire |
| Service/branch | Aviation |
| Rank | Vizefeldwebel |
| Unit | FA 203, Jasta 7 |
| Awards | Iron Cross First and Second Class |
Vizefeldwebel Friedrich Manschott (1893–1917) was a World War I flying ace credited with 12 aerial victories.
Manschott earned his flyer's badge on 10 August 1917. His first assignment was to a reconnaissance unit, FA 203. There he downed his first foe, a Farman, on 15 December 1916. He was then transferred to a fighter unit, Jasta 7. Between 5 January and 16 March, he shot down eleven more enemy. Immediately after he shot down his third balloon, on 16 March, he lost a combat to four Caudrons and was killed in action.
Above the Lines: The Aces and Fighter Units of the German Air Service, Naval Air Service and Flanders Marine Corps 1914 - 1918 Norman L. R. Franks, et al. Grub Street, 1993. , .
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