Johannes Jensen (aviator) explained

Johannes Jensen
Birth Date:17 April 1898
Birth Place:Wasdow, Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Death Place:Aalen, Germany
Allegiance:Germany
Branch:Aviation
Rank:Leutnant
Unit:Jasta 57
Awards:Iron Cross

Lieutenant Johannes Jensen (17 April 1898 – 7 February 1978) was a German World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.

Jensen piloted a Fokker D.VII for Jagdstaffel 57 during 1918. He scored his first aerial victory on 17 April 1918. During August and September, he shot down four more British aircraft. On 2 October, he was credited with destroying an observation balloon. A seventh victory went unconfirmed.[1]

Johannes Jensen died in Aalen, Germany, on 7 February 1978.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. The Aerodrome website http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/germany/jensen.php Accessed 18 February 2018.