Hugo Broch
German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient
Hugo Broch (born 6 January 1922) was a German Luftwaffe ace during the Second World War. He helped win 81 victories in 324 missions, all on the Eastern Front. He was honored with the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.[1]
Hugo Broch | |
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Born | Leichlingen, Prussia, Weimar Republic | 6 January 1922
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/branch | Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1940–45 |
Rank | Leutnant (second lieutenant) |
Unit | JG 54 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Other work | employee with Agfa |
References
change- ↑ "Luftwaffe ace flies in Spitfire". BBC. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2017.