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Greve, Fritz (Aufklärungsgruppe 13)

Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

03.03.1945: Ofw, 1. Staffel, NAGr. 13, KIC near Eppingen due to a servicing fault with Bf 109G-5 Werknummer 230.178 - version 1
08.04.1945: Ofw, Swedish POW, Fi 156C or the accompanying Junkers W34 coded "DS + CA" that strayed into Swedish air space due to fog off the coast of southern Sweden at Skillinge. The Germans were signalled to land by Swedish fighter, and did so, landing at Akesholm, northwest of Ystad. Greve is believed to be the pilot, although not positively identified by the author. Source: B.Widfeldt - version 2

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberfeldwebel (Flight Sergeant)
Unit:
7.(H) Staffel, Aufklärungsgruppe 13, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
April 29th, 1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Feldwebel (Sergeant)
Unit:
Flugzeugführer
Awarded on:
October 5th, 1942
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg

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