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Gottfried von Banfield

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Austro-Hungarian flying ace (1890-1986)

ItalyTennis PlayersLived 1890 to 1986 · aged 96
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K. a. "Freiherr von Banfield", was one of the most successful Austro-Hungarian naval aeroplane pilots in the First World War. He was known as the 'Eagle of Trieste' and was the last person in history to wear the Military Order of Maria Theresa.

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Knight of the Legion of Honour
Knight of the Order of Maria Theresa
Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)
Military Order of Maria Theresa

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Gottfried von Banfield, K.u.K. Kriegsmarine, a.k.a. "Freiherr von Banfield", was one of the most successful Austro-Hungarian naval aeroplane pilots in the First World War. He was known as the 'Eagle of Trieste' and was the last person in history to wear the Military Order of Maria Theresa. He scored nine aerial victories during the war, making him one of the only flying aces who flew a flying boat to five or more victories.

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Italy
Category
Tennis Players
Type
Tennis Player
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1890 to 1986 · aged 96
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