Josef Jacobs, born May 15, 1894, was Germany’s joint 4th highest WWI ace with 48 victories. He began with the Fokker E.III and later commanded Jasta 7, flying a distinctive black Fokker Dr.I Triplane. Awarded the Pour le Mérite after his 24th victory, Jacobs remained with Jasta 7 until the war’s end. He died in 1978.
Josef Jacobs, born May 15, 1894, was Germany’s joint 4th highest WWI ace with 48 victories. He began with the Fokker E.III and later commanded Jasta 7, flying a distinctive black Fokker Dr.I Triplane. Awarded the Pour le Mérite after his 24th victory, Jacobs remained with Jasta 7 until the war’s end. He died in 1978.
Josef Jacobs, born May 15, 1894, was Germany’s joint 4th highest WWI ace with 48 victories. He began with the Fokker E.III and later commanded Jasta 7, flying a distinctive black Fokker Dr.I Triplane. Awarded the Pour le Mérite after his 24th victory, Jacobs remained with Jasta 7 until the war’s end. He died in 1978.
