The Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops were a new military concept within the k.u.k. armed forces in the First World War and were used as air support units for other branches of the Austro-Hungarian army. Despite the difficulties caused by ...See moreThe Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops were a new military concept within the k.u.k. armed forces in the First World War and were used as air support units for other branches of the Austro-Hungarian army. Despite the difficulties caused by its multi-ethnic, multi-language, bureaucratic Empire, Austro-Hungary trained over 2,000 military pilots who flew and fought with amazing skill, tenacity and courage. Written by
Michael Edelstein
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