Günther Bahr
German flying ace (1921–2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Günther Wolfgang Bahr (18 July 1921 – 29 April 2009) was a German Luftwaffe fighter pilot and night fighter flying ace during World War II. He claimed 36 victories at night, plus one further daytime aerial victory, all of which were four-engine bombers, achieved in over 90 combat missions. He counted 37 victories over all. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Bahr died in April 2009 at the age of 87.[Note 1]
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Born | 18 July 1921 Neu Legden, East Prussia |
Died | 29 April 2009(2009-04-29) (aged 87) Wacken in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
Service/ | Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1940–45 1962–75 |
Rank | Oberfeldwebel (Wehrmacht) Major (Bundeswehr) |
Unit | ZG 1, NJG 1, NJG 4, NJG 6 |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Other work | Bundeswehr |
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