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Kainz, Emanuel (Kampf-Geschwader 51)

Date of birth:
December 7th, 1920
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

13.06.1942: Leutnant, 10./ KG 51 unhurt - Ju 88 A-4 coded '9K+GU' force-landed region Nowo Sloweni due to involuntary ground contact
25.06.1943: Lt., (pilot) awarded the Ehrenpokal
12.07.1943: Lt., 8./ KG 51 awarded the DKiG
01.10.1943: promoted to Oberleutnant / A1

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Unit:
Flugzeugführer
Awarded on:
June 25th, 1943
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Unit:
8. Staffel, Kampf-Geschwader 51
Awarded on:
July 12th, 1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

Sources

  • - Die Ordensträger der Deutschen Wehrmacht

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