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Hahn, Hans

Date of birth:
February 21st, 1919 (Rheydt, Germany)
Date of death:
October 11th, 1941 (Grantham, England)
Buried on:
German War Cemetery Cannock Chase
Plot: 3. Row: 10. Grave: 305/306.
Nationality:
German

Biography

Achieved a total of 12 night victories. Was the most successful long-range night-fighter pilot over England.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Leutnant (Pilot Officer)
Unit:
Flugzeugführer, I. Gruppe, Nachtjagdgeschwader 2, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
July 9th, 1941
Awarded after 10 night victories.
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

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