Aristeidis Moraitinis (aviator)
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Aristeidis Moraitinis DSO (Greek: Αριστείδης Μωραϊτίνης, 1891–1918) was an officer of the Hellenic Navy and pioneer of naval aviation. He participated in the first naval-air mission in history during the Balkan Wars and became the only Greek flying ace of World War I, with nine aerial victories.[2]
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Native name | Αριστείδης Μωραϊτίνης |
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Born | (1891-02-03)3 February 1891 Aegina, Kingdom of Greece |
Disappeared | 22 December 1918(1918-12-22) (aged 27) over Mount Olympus, Kingdom of Greece |
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Years of service | 1906–1918 |
Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
Commands held | H2 squadron Hellenic Naval Air Service |
Known for | Pioneer of naval aviation. Only Greek flying ace of WWI. |
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Alma mater | Hellenic Naval Academy |
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