Eckart-Wilhelm von Bonin
German World War II night fighter pilot / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Eckart-Wilhelm von Bonin (14 November 1919 – 11 January 1992) was a German World War II night fighter pilot who served in the Luftwaffe. A flying ace or fighter ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft during aerial combat.[1] He is credited with shooting down 37 enemy aircraft claimed during 150 combat missions.
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Eckart-Wilhelm von Bonin | |
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Born | (1919-11-14)14 November 1919 Potsdam |
Died | 11 January 1992(1992-01-11) (aged 72) Hamburg-Eimsbüttel |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1937–45 |
Rank | Oberstleutnant (lieutenant colonel) |
Unit | NJG 1 |
Commands held | II./NJG 1 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Relations | Bogislaw von Bonin Hubertus von Bonin |
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