Robert Ritter von Greim

Robert Ritter von Greim (22 June 1892 – 24 May 1945) was a German Field Marshal, pilot, army officer, and the last commander of the German Air Force in World War II. Born in Bayreuth, son of a Bavarian police captain, Greim was an army cadet before World War I and initially served in the artillery before transferring to the German Air Service (Fliegertruppe) in 1915. While flying two-seaters in FFA 3b as an artillery spotter observer. Greim claim... more

Robert Ritter von Greim (22 June 1892 – 24 May 1945) was a German Field Marshal, pilot, army officer, and the last commander of the German Air Force in World War II. Born in Bayreuth, son of a Bavarian police captain, Greim was an army cadet before World War I and initially served in the artillery before transferring to the German Air Service (Fliegertruppe) in 1915. While flying two-seaters in FFA 3b as an artillery spotter observer. Greim claimed his first aerial victory; a Farman, on 10 October, 1915. He also served with FAA 204 over the Somme. After taking pilot training Greim joined FA 46b in February 1917. Greim then joined Jasta 34 in April 1917. He scored on 25 May 1917, and became an ace by 16 August 1917. By 16 October, his victory tally totaled 7. There was a lull in his successes until February 1918. On the 11th, he had an unconfirmed victory and on the 18th he notched up number 8. In March 1918 he became CO of Jagdgruppe 10. His ninth victory came on 21 March 1918. He... less