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Drünkler, Ernst-Georg

Date of birth:
July 8th, 1920 (Bernburg/Anhalt, Germany)
Date of death:
March 12th, 1997 (Sottrum/Lower Saxony, Germany)
Nationality:
German

Biography

Flew a total of 102 sorties during WWII (including 15 by day). He ultimately achieved a total of 45 aerial victories (including 5 Russian aircraft and 2 four-engined bombers by day) as well as another 7 probable victories.

After WWII teacher of mathematics, physics and geography, from 1961 professor at the nautical school of Bremen, Germany. Until he was 75 years old, he was still active teacher of glider-flying and small motor aircraft.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (Flying Officer)
Unit:
1. Staffel, I. Gruppe, Nachtjagdgeschwader 5, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
January 1st, 1945

Award date according to announcement in Luftwaffen-Verordnungsblatt.
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann (Flight Lieutenant)
Unit:
Staffelkapitän, 1. Staffel, I. Gruppe, Nachtjagdgeschwader 5, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
March 20th, 1945
Awarded after 40 aerial victories, most of these at night.
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

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