Friedrich Huffzky | |
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| Born | Unknown |
| Died | Unknown |
| Allegiance | Germany |
| Service/ | Aviation |
| Rank | Feldwebel |
| Unit | Schlachstaffel 15 of the Luftstreitkräfte |
| Awards | Iron Cross First and Second Class |
Feldwebel Friedrich Huffzky was a German flying ace during World War I. He was the pilot of the most successful two-seater German fighter crew of the war, scoring nine confirmed aerial victories. [1]
Friedrich Huffzky is known to have been assigned to Schlachtstaffel 15 of the Luftstreitkräfte in early 1918 as a Vizefeldwebel. He piloted a Halberstadt CL.II escort fighter. Teamed with Gottfried Ehmann, an experienced gunner who already had three victories verified, Huffzky began his victory streak on 4 June 1918. By 29 July 1918, he had run his string to nine confirmed victories; in the process, Ehmann was credited with a total of 12 wins and became the most successful German gunner of the war. Huffzky was awarded both classes of the Iron Cross for his efforts, as well as a promotion to Feldwebel. [1] [2]
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