Otto Jindra

Otto Jindra
Otto Jindra
Born	18 March 1886; Chlum u Třeboně, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary
Died	2 May 1932 (aged 46); Czechoslovakia
Allegiance	Austro-Hungary; Czechoslovakia;
Branch	Aviation
Rank	Hauptmann
Commands	Flik 1, Flek 11, Fliegergruppe G
Awards	Order of the Iron Crown; Military Merit Cross (2); Silver awards of Military Merit Medal (2); Bronze award of the Military Merit Medal; Iron Cross (Second Class);

Hauptmann Otto Jindra (18 March 1886 – 2 May 1932) was a Czech military pilot. He was aflying ace of the Austro-Hungarian Army during World War I, credited with nine aerial victories while flying as an aerial observer. His abilities as both leader and administrator led to his accelerated promotion and appointments to command of aviation units despite his lack of pilot's credentials. After World War I and Austria-Hungary both ended, Jindra became a major mover in founding a Czechoslovak air arm, which he eventually rose to command.