Paul Billik (1891-1926) was a German First World War fighter ace credited with 31 confirmed aerial victories. He scored his first four aerial victories with Jagdstaffel 12. Transferred to another fighter squadron, Jagdstaffel 7, he shot down four more enemy airplanes, to end 1917 with eight victories. Promoted to command of Jagdstaffel 52 on 28 December 1917, he would score 23 more aerial victories while leading this squadron, until he was shot down and taken prisoner on 10 August 1918.[1]
This list is complete for entries, though obviously not for all details. Background data was abstracted from Above the Lines: The Aces and Fighter Units of the German Air Service, Naval Air Service and Flanders Marine Corps, 1914–1918, ISBN978-0-948817-73-1, p. 74; and The Aerodrome webpage on Paul Billik [1]. Added facts are individually cited. Abbreviations were expanded by the editor creating this list.
Franks, Norman; Bailey, Frank; Guest, Russell (1993). Above the Lines: The Aces and Fighter Units of the German Air Service, Naval Air Service and Flanders Marine Corps, 1914–1918. London UK: Grub Street Publishing. ISBN978-0-948817-73-1.
Franks, Norman; Guest, Russell; Shores, Christopher (2008). Above the Trenches: A Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920. London: Grub Street. ISBN978-0-948817-19-9.
March 13, 2024
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Main article Paul Billik Paul Billik 1891 1926 was a German First World War fighter ace credited with 31 confirmed aerial victories He scored his first four aerial victories with Jagdstaffel 12 Transferred to another fighter squadron Jagdstaffel 7 he shot down four more enemy airplanes to end 1917 with eight victories Promoted to command of Jagdstaffel 52 on 28 December 1917 he would score 23 more aerial victories while leading this squadron until he was shot down and taken prisoner on 10 August 1918 1 The victory list editSee also Aerial victory standards of World War I Paul Billik s victories are reported in chronological order which is not necessarily the order or dates the victories were confirmed by headquarters No Date Time Foe Unit Location Remarks1 30 April 1917 1810 hours Sopwith Pup No 3 Naval Squadron RNAS Roumaucourt Ace John Joseph Malone KIA 2 3 Naval became 203 Squadron RAF 2 12 May 1917 2020 hours SPAD S VII No 19 Squadron RFC Izel France3 29 June 1917 0910 hurs Nieuport 17 No 29 Squadron RFC Plouvain France4 3 July 1917 1920 hours Nieuport 17 No 60 Squadron RFC Lagnicourt France5 18 August 1917 0910 hours Sopwith Camel No 4 Naval Squadron RNAS East of Diksmuide Dixmude Belgium 4 Naval became 204 Squadron RAF 6 3 September 1917 0825 hours Sopwith Camel No 45 Squadron RFC Diksmuide Belgium7 6 September 1917 SPAD S VII No 23 Squadron RFC Schaapbalie8 12 December 1917 1630 hours Sopwith Camel No 10 Naval Squadron RNAS Diksmuide Belgium 10 Naval became 210 Squadron RAF 9 9 March 1918 1704 hours Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5a No 40 Squadron RFC East of Dourges France10 9 March 1918 1710 hours Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5a No 40 Squadron RFC Noyelle11 28 March 1918 0950 hours Sopwith Camel No 4 Squadron AFC Fampoux France12 28 March 1918 1000 hours Sopwith Camel No 43 Squadron RFC Sailly France13 7 April 1918 1110 hours Sopwith Camel No 208 Squadron RAF East of Hulluch France 208 Squadron formerly 8 Naval Squadron RNAS14 3 May 1918 1400 hours Sopwith Camel No 46 Squadron RAF Estaires FranceUnconfirmed 3 May 1918 1800 hours Sopwith Camel Vieille Chapelle France15 3 May 1918 1830 hours Sopwith Dolphin No 19 Squadron RAF North of La Bassee France16 9 May 1918 1255 hours Armstrong Whitworth F K 8 No 2 Squadron RAF Neuve Chapelle France17 19 May 1918 1110 hours Sopwith Dolphin No 19 Squadron RAF Wingles France Notable ace Albert Desbrisay Carter POW 3 18 28 May 1918 0850 hours Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5a No 41 Squadron RAF Lacon where 19 1 June 1918 1740 hours Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5a No 74 Squadron RAF East of Merville France Ace William Jameson Cairnes KIA 4 20 24 June 1918 0820 hours Bristol F 2 Fighter No 62 Squadron RAF South of Merignies France21 25 June 1918 1826 hours Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5a No 1 Squadron RAF Doulieu France22 7 July 1918 0720 hours Airco DH 9 No 206 Squadron RAF Sailly sur la Lys France 206 Squadron formerly 6 Naval Squadron RNAS23 8 July 1918 0830 hours Bristol F 2 Fighter No 62 Squadron RAF Lergies where 24 8 July 1918 0850 hours Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5a No 32 Squadron RAF Annœullin Ace Arthur Claydon KIA 5 25 20 July 1918 1100 hours Airco DH 9 No 103 Squadron RAF Warneton France26 22 July 1918 1730 hours Airco DH 4 No 18 Squadron RAF Sante where 27 25 July 1918 0840 hours Sopwith Camel No 203 Squadron RAF Givenchy where 203 Squadron formerly 3 Naval Squadron RNAS28 3 August 1918 1940 hours Royal Aircraft Factory RE 8 No 16 Squadron RAF Vimy France29 8 August 1918 1445 hours Airco DH 9 Biaches France30 9 August 1918 1105 hours Airco DH 4 Baucourt31 9 August 1918 1240 hours Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5a Herleville FranceThis list is complete for entries though obviously not for all details Background data was abstracted from Above the Lines The Aces and Fighter Units of the German Air Service Naval Air Service and Flanders Marine Corps 1914 1918 ISBN 978 0 948817 73 1 p 74 and The Aerodrome webpage on Paul Billik 1 Added facts are individually cited Abbreviations were expanded by the editor creating this list Endnotes edit Franks Bailey amp Guest 1993 p 74 Franks Guest amp Shores 2008 p 254 Franks Guest amp Shores 2008 p 99 Franks Guest amp Shores 2008 p 94 Franks Guest amp Shores 2008 p 107 References editFranks Norman Bailey Frank Guest Russell 1993 Above the Lines The Aces and Fighter Units of the German Air Service Naval Air Service and Flanders Marine Corps 1914 1918 London UK Grub Street Publishing ISBN 978 0 948817 73 1 Franks Norman Guest Russell Shores Christopher 2008 Above the Trenches A Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the British Empire Air Forces 1915 1920 London Grub Street ISBN 978 0 948817 19 9 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title List of aerial victories of Paul Billik amp oldid 1129516467, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
