Date of birth:

November 2nd, 1920 (Darmstadt/Hessen, Germany)

Date of death:

November 11th, 1987 (Neckargemünd/Baden-Württemberg, Germany)

Nationality:

German

Erich Handke was the Radio operator with NJG-1 for Oakleaves recipient Joseph Kraft, later with Diamonds recipient Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer and finally with Oakleaves recipient Martin Drewes. He flew 129 missions and participated in 59 night aerial victories.

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• Photo 1: Willi Schumacher Collection
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