Wilhelm Neuenhofen Explained

Wilhelm Neuenhofen
Birth Date:1897 4, df=y
Birth Place:Munchen-Gladbach, Germany
Death Place:Dessau, Germany
Nickname:Willy
Allegiance:Germany
Branch:Aviation
Rank:Leutnant
Unit:FA 215, Jasta 27

Wilhelm "Willy" Neuenhofen (24 April 1897  - 24 January 1936) was a German pilot.His career as a pilot began with the German military in the First World War, where he became a Flying Ace, obtaining 15 air victories.[1]

On 26 May 1929 Neuenhofen set a world altitude record of 12,739 m (41,795 ft) flying a Junkers W 34 be/b3e[2]

He was killed in 1936 whilst on a test flight in a Junkers Ju 87.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wilhelm Neuenhofen . www.theaerodrome.com . 23 January 2010.
  2. Web site: L'AĆ©ronautique. 1929-07-01. Gallica. FR. 2019-04-10.