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Köhler, Erich (Jagdgeschwader 26)

Date of birth:
December 18th, 1925
Date of death:
October 12th, 1944 (East of Hannover)
Nationality:
German

Biography

21st September 1944: two victories, both C-47s near Arnhem
12th October 1944: Unteroffizier, 3. Staffel, Jagdgeschwader 26, KIA with Fw 190A-8 Werknummer 732.041 coded "Yellow 8" in aerial combat with a P-47 of 56th or 78th Fighter Group East of Hannover

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier
Unit:
Flugzeugführer
Awarded on:
June 25th, 1943
Luftwaffe Ehrenpokale für besondere Leistungen im Luftkrieg

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