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Donat Makijonek

Donat Makijonek

1890–1941

Nationality
Poland
Occupation
flying ace

Poruchik Donat Aduiovich Makijonek (19 May 1890 – 18 June 1941) was a World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories.

Incarceration history

  1. Zigeunerlager Auschwitz
    Dates unknown
  2. Zigeunerlager Auschwitz
    Dates unknown

Biography

Poruchik Donat Aduiovich Makijonek (19 May 1890 – 18 June 1941) was a World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories. He was the only ace of Polish ethnic heritage to fight against the Central Powers. In later life, he would help found Polish military aviation immediately after World War I, and fight in the Polish-Soviet War of 1919-1921.

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