Franz Büchner
1898–1920 (age 22)
Biography
Franz Büchner was a German fighter pilot who served during World War I as a military aviator. His service in the early days of aerial combat represented the pioneering generation of military pilots who developed tactics and techniques for this new form of warfare.
Büchner's career in aviation was cut short by his death in 1920, making him part of the notable but tragic history of World War I aviation personnel.