Hanna Reitsch Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Hanna Reitsch 29/03/1912   -   24/08/1979

Hanna Reitsch Introduction:

Hanna Reitsch was a German aviator known for setting many firsts in flying and for being a test-pilot of the German ‘Luftwaffe’. Check out this biography to know more about her childhood, family life and achievements.

Hanna Reitsch Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: German Women
  • Died At Age: 67
  • Sun Sign: Aries
  • Born Country: Poland
  • Born In: Jelenia Góra, Poland
  • Famous As: Aviator
  • Height: 1.55 M
  • Father: Dr. Willy Reitsch
  • Mother: Emy Helff Hibler Von Alpenheim
  • Siblings: Kurt
  • Died On: August 24, 1979
  • Place Of Death: Frankfurt
  • Cause Of Death: Heart Attack
  • Awards: First Woman To Earn The Silver C Badge Honorary Member Of The Society Of Experimental Test Pilots (one Of Only Three Women) Pilot/Observer Badge In Gold With Diamonds (only Woman) Iron Cross First Class Luftwaffe (one Of Only Three Women)
  • Bio: Hanna Reitsch Was A German Aviator Known For Setting Many Firsts In Flying And For Being A Test-pilot Of The German ‘Luftwaffe’. Check Out This Biography To Know More About Her Childhood, Family Life And Achievements.