Jan Olieslagers
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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.
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Jan Olieslagers 1909 | |
Nickname(s) | The Antwerp Devil |
Born | (1883-05-04)4 May 1883 Antwerp, Belgium |
Died | 23 March 1942(1942-03-23) (aged 58) Antwerp, Belgium |
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Years of service | 1914 - 1919 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | 2me Escadrille de Chasse, 5me Escadrille de Chasse, 1ère Escadrille de Chasse, 9ème Escadrille de Chasse |
Awards | Order of Leopold II, Croix de Guerre, French Legion d'Honneur and Croix de Guerre, Russian Order of Saint Stanilas |
Other work | Developed Antwerp airport |
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Minor planet 9684 is named after him.