Karl Nikitsch

Austro-Hungarian flying ace (1885-1927) Date Of Birth : 1885-01-17T00:00:00Z Date Of Death : 1927-09-07T00:00:00Z

Hauptmann Karl Nikitsch (17 January 1885—7 September 1927) was a professional soldier who served, in succession, the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the First Austrian Republic. His First World War service in the Austro-Hungarian Imperial and Royal Aviation Troops was marked by his abilities in organizing, staffing, and commanding flying squadrons. He also became a flying ace credited with six aerial victories Postwar, he commanded the Austrian Flugpolizei.

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