Robert Heibert
German flying ace (1886–1933)
Offizierstellvertreter Robert Heibert (8 January 1886 – 10 May 1933) was a German flying ace during World War I. He was credited with 13 confirmed aerial victories; he also had seven unconfirmed claims.
Early life and service
Heibert was a native of Oberfell in the Mosel region, being born there on 26 January 1886. He joined the German army in August 1914.
World War I
He transferred to aerial duty in May 1915 and began service as a two-seater pilot on artillery cooperation duty with FA(A) 207 in October. He then transferred to FA(A) 207. He was active in the skies over Verdun. He then became a fighter pilot, and beginning 17 August 1917 was stationed with Jagdstaffel 33. He enjoyed his first aerial success there, downing a Sopwith northeast of Diksmuide on 20 August 1917. After a transfer on 17 December 1917 to help found Jagdstaffel 46, he resumed his winning ways with a double win on 16 February 1918. He would run off a string of ten more confirmed wins through 9 August, including busting two balloons on 1 August.
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