Jan Olieslagers, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jan Olieslagers

Belgian flying ace

Date of Birth: 04-May-1883

Place of Birth: Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium

Date of Death: 23-Mar-1942

Profession: military personnel, aircraft pilot, sport cyclist, motorcycle racer

Nationality: Belgium

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Lieutenant Jan Olieslagers was a Belgian motorcycle and aviation pioneer who set world records with both types of machinery.
He became a flying ace during World War I despite his indifference in claiming victories; he was credited with six confirmed victories, seventeen unconfirmed, and an unknown number unclaimed.
He later was instrumental in developing Antwerp's airport.