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Jaan Mahlapuu

Jaan Mahlapuu

Estonian aviator


Jaan Mahlapuu (Russian: Ян Махлапу) (11 November (or 9 November) 1894 in Valga2 August [O.S. 20 July] 1917 in Riga) was an Estonian fighter pilot for the Imperial Russian Air Service in World War I. He is known for being the first ace of Estonian origin.

In 1915, he graduated from the Pskov Flight School. After graduating, he was transferred to the front of Riga, where he reputedly shot down five or six German airplanes. After he had participated in the victorious battle over Riga, he was named the Honor Citizen of Riga.

In August 1917, Jaan Mahlapuu died from an airplane accident.

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