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Name: Hans-Georg von der Osten
Iron Cross 1st and 2nd class Hans-Georg von der Osten
Country: Germany
Rank: Leutnant
Units: FA 38
Jasta 4, 11
Victories: 5
Born: 09 September 1895
Place of Birth: Pomerania
Died: 27 March 1987
Place of Death:  
 
 
Shortly after assuming command of Jasta 11, von der Osten was flying a Pfalz D.III when he was shot down and severely wounded on 28 March 1918. During World War II he served as commander of all Luftwaffe bases in Germany.
 
Victories
Date Time Unit Aircraft Opponent Location
1 17 Aug 1917 2015 Jasta 11   Bristol F.2b (A7201) Staden
2 25 Aug 1917 0730 Jasta 11   Sopwith Triplane (N5367) Passchendaele
3 15 Sep 1917 1245 Jasta 11   D.H.4 Frezenberg
4 30 Nov 1917 1345 Jasta 11   D.H.5 S of Bourlon Wood
5 15 Dec 1917 1025 Jasta 11   Sopwith Camel Havrincourt
 
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