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
Born (1922-01-06) 6 January 1922 (age 102)
Leichlingen, Prussia, Weimar Republic
AllegianceNazi Germany
Service/branchLuftwaffe
Years of service1940–45
RankLeutnant (second lieutenant)
UnitJG 54
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Other workemployee with Agfa

References change

  1. "Luftwaffe ace flies in Spitfire". BBC. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2017.