WWII Luftwaffe Battle Of Britain Fighter Ace Signed Heinz Lange Knights Cross
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:31435281 | Modified Item: No |
Sub-Type: Luftwaffe WWII aircrew | Type: Military |
Object: SIGNED PRINT |
Major Heinz Lange Knights Cross:
At the start of WWII he was with I./JG21 scoring his first air victory in October 1939. He flew 76 missions during the Battle of Britain with 8./JG54, and never lost a wingman. After flying in the Balkan campaign he took part in the invasion of Russia, scoring 7 air victories during the first week. In October 1941 he b...ecame C/O of 1./JG54 and in 1942 command of 3./JG51. In January 1944 He returned to JG54 to command 1.Gruppe and then back to JG51 where he was appointed Kommodore of JG51 Molders, leading IV./JG51 at the same time. He flew over 628 missions and achieved 70 air to air victories.
He passed away in February 2006.
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On 21-Aug-20 at 16:07:57 BST, seller added the following information:I will be unable to post this item until 29/8/20 sorry.