Pre-WW1 German aeronautics MEINE FLUGERLEBNISSE by Hellmuth Hirth (Berlin,1914)

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MEINE FLUGERLEBNISSE [My Experiences Flying] by Hellmuth Hirth (Berlin, 1914), 239 pages
An autobiographical account of Hirth's contributions to the development of German aeronautics in the pre-WW1 period.
Hirth was born in
Heilbronn
, the son of engineer and tool-maker Albert Hirth. He was the elder brother of
Wolf Hirth
who would go on to become a famous
sailplane
designer and manufacturer.
As a young man, Hirth was sent to the
United States
to train with the
Edison General Electric Company
as a mechanic. While abroad, he developed an interest in aircraft, and on his return to Germany in 1909 became involved with the emerging industry. He built his own aircraft in 1910 and soon went to work for the
Zeppelin Company
building
airships
. He also became a prominent pilot.
During WW1 he served as a
Leutnant
of the
Fliegertruppe
, winning the Iron Cross.
Condition is very good