Rudolf Szepessy-Sokoll

Rudolf Szepessy-Sokoll Freiherr von Negyes et Reno
Born 1891
Hungary
Died 6 November 1917
Vicinity of Latisana, Italy
Allegiance Austro-Hungarian Empire
Service/branch Cavalry; aviation
Years of service 1914 - 1917
Rank Oberleutnant
Unit Flik 17, Flik 10, Flik 27, Flik 3, Flik 41J
Awards Military Merit Medal, Medal for Bravery, Order of Leopold

Oberleutnant Rudolf Szepessy-Sokoll Freiherr von Negyes et Reno was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories. He flew a strategic bombing mission directed against Milan, Italy on 14 February 1916; this is believed to be the first strategic bombing mission in history.[1]

Sources of information

  1. ↑ http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/austrhun/szepessy-sokoll.php

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