Johann Schalk
German World War II flying ace and wing commander / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Johann (Hans) Schalk[Note 1] (19 September 1903 – 9 November 1987) was a Nazi German flying ace and high-ranking officer in the German Luftwaffe during World War II. He is credited with 15 aerial victories, 4 of which on the Eastern Front, claimed in 163 combat missions.[3]
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Born | (1903-09-19)19 September 1903 Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria |
Died | 9 November 1987(1987-11-09) (aged 84) Graz |
Allegiance | First Austrian Republic (to 1934) Federal State of Austria Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Bundesheer Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1922–1945 |
Rank | Oberst (colonel) |
Unit | ZG 26, NJG 3, NJG 4 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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