Walter Böning, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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World War I flying ace
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Place of Birth: Oldenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany
About Walter Böning
- Leutnant Walter Böning was a World War I flying ace from the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg credited with 17 aerial victories.
- He began his World War I military service as an infantryman.
- He distinguished himself by winning both the Gold Medal for Bravery and the Second Class Iron Cross.
- He then transferred to aviation duty, training originally as a reconnaissance pilot before advancing to become a fighter pilot.
- Between 6 April 1917 and 30 May 1918, he was credited with 17 aerial victories.
- On 31 May 1918, he survived a midair collision while being attacked by British fighters.
- Although he coaxed his damaged machine home, the serious leg wound he had suffered sidelined him through war's end.
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