Emil Bitsch
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Emil Bitsch (14 June 1916 – 15 March 1944) was a Luftwaffe flying ace of World War II. He was one of the most successful pilots on the Eastern Front; being credited with 108 aerial victories. He claimed 104 over the Eastern Front and four four-engine bombers over the Western Front.[1] He may have been the pilot that shot down Soviet female ace Yekaterina Budanova. Bitsch was killed in action against United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) fighters on 15 March 1944.
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Nickname(s) | Birth |
Born | (1916-06-14)14 June 1916 Baden, Grand Duchy of Baden, German Empire |
Died | 15 March 1944(1944-03-15) (aged 27) near Schijndel, German-occupied Netherlands |
Buried | Ysselsteyn German war cemetery, Netherlands |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1941–44 |
Rank | Hauptmann (captain) |
Unit | JG 3 |
Commands held | 8./JG 3 |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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