Benno Fiala Ritter von Fernbrugg, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Benno Fiala Ritter von Fernbrugg

Austro-Hungarian flying ace

Date of Birth: 16-Jun-1890

Place of Birth: Vienna, Austria

Date of Death: 29-Oct-1964

Profession: aircraft pilot

Nationality: Austria

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Hauptmann (Captain) Benno Fiala Ritter von Fernbrugg (16 June 1890 – 29 October 1964) was an Austro-Hungarian fighter ace with 28 victories to his credit during World War I.
He was the third ranking ace of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
His honours and decorations included the Order of the Iron Crown, Order of Leopold, Military Merit Cross, Military Merit Medal, Gold Medal for Bravery and the Iron Cross.
He was also a technical innovator who pioneered the use of machine guns, radios, and cameras in airplanes.
His forty-year aviation career also included aircraft manufacture, airport management, and the establishment of commercial airlines.