Erich  Hartmann

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   * 19th April 1922

   + 20th September 1993


Units:
JG 52, JG 53, JG 71

Awards:
Knight's Cross (29.10.1943)
Oak Leaves (02.03.1944)
Swords (02.07.1944)
Diamonds (25.08.1944)

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Oberst Hartmann was the best fighter ace of the war. He achieved a total of 352 victories in 1425 combat missions.