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László Mititzky was an officer in the Royal Hungarian Air Force who played a significant role in training Hungary's fighter pilots during the Second World War. As a First Lieutenant (főhadnagy), he served at the Kecskemét airfield, where he commanded the II/6 Squadron. His leadership abilities led to further promotion and greater responsibilities within the developing air force.
By 1940, he had achieved the rank of Captain (százados). During this time, he was appointed commander of the 1st Squadron at the Pilot Training School (REGVI) in Szombathely. Archives record him as a disciplined commander who personally oversaw the training of legendary pilots, including the future ace György Michna.
As a fighter commander, he piloted the most advanced aircraft of the era. His service included flying the agile Fiat CR.32 biplane and later the iconic Messerschmitt Bf 109, which was the backbone of the Royal Hungarian Air Force's fighter defense.
Aircraft of the 'Bumblebee' (Dongó) and 'Ace of Hearts' (Kőr Ász) fighter squadrons in Kecskemét, 1938
By 1943, he was promoted to the officer rank of Major (őrnagy). In this capacity, he served at the Air Force Command's training department, overseeing the training of the next generation of pilots.
In 1944, as the front lines shifted, he relocated to Bavaria. He undertook this journey with his fiancée, whom he later married in exile. This marked the end of his military service in Hungary. Unable to return to flying under the new political regime in Hungary, he transitioned to civilian life and worked as a statistician after the war.
Sources (in Hungarian):
Kenyeres Dénes: A kecskeméti repülőtér története (History of the Kecskemét Airfield)
B. Stenge Csaba: In memoriam Michna György Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) Database
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