Adolf Schulte
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Born24 December 1894
Lüdenscheid, Germany
Died12 April 1917 (aged 22)
North of Baralle
AllegianceGerman Empire
BranchAviation
Adolf Schulte | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 December 1894 Lüdenscheid, Germany |
| Died | 12 April 1917 (aged 22) North of Baralle |
| Allegiance | German Empire |
| Branch | Aviation |
| Rank | Leutnant |
| Unit | Jagdstaffel 12 |
| Awards | Iron Cross |
Leutnant Adolf Schulte (24 December 1894 – 12 April 1917) IC was a German World War I flying ace credited with nine aerial victories. His short gallant career would end in a fatal midair crash with his enemies.
Adolf Schulte was born in Ludenscheit, Germany on 24 December 1894.[1]
World War I
Schulte joined Jagdstaffel 12 in November 1916. He became its first ace during the opening months of 1917, scoring nine victories.[2] On 12 April 1917, he first downed Edwin Hayne.[3] He subsequently collided with a Royal Aircraft Factory FE.2d from No. 18 Squadron RAF to score his final victory, killing both himself and the British pilot and observer.[4]