Johann Risztics

Military Person

1895 – 1973

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Who was Johann Risztics?

Stabfeldwebel Johann Risztics was the Austro-Hungarian World War I flying ace credited with seven reliably confirmed aerial victories. During 1918, Risztics formed a strong friendship with fellow pilots Fredrich Hefty and Ferdinand Udvardy. Amongst the airmen of Flik 42J, the trio became known as the Arany Triumviratus.

Risztics marked both sides of his Albatros D.III with the number "8", Udvardy with the number "7", and Hefty with the number "6".

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Born
Jan 11, 1895
Died
Mar 7, 1973
Duisburg

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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