Karl's Diary May 30, 1915 Tomorrow is my first military flight at the two-seater Aviatik. I'm a little nervous. Fortunately, my scout Viktor reassured me that the enemy planes had not been seen in recent days and the weather should stay good.We will see!
Karl August von Tabbert,was born the son of a factory owner in Regensburg on 5 March in 1896.
Karl was just graduating from college when war broke out and he promptly enlisted in Feldartillerie Regiment 7.
He went to the front on 10 September 1914,and soon after being promoted to unteroffizier,was severely wounded.
After recovering,von Tabbert volunteered for the Luftstreitskräfte in early 1915,managing to qualify as a pilot.
His position was determined Feldflieger Abteilung 19(FFA19).Base was Porcher,Verdun sector.