Wolfgang Thonke
Major general, last “Deputy commanding general of the NPA Air Force F/Air Defense Force”, today journalist (1938–2019)
Wolfgang Thonke (December 28, 1938 – January 22, 2019), was a German journalist, graduated military scientist, major general, and was the last Deputy Commanding General (A3) of the National People's Army Air Force.[1]
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Born | Schneidemühl (Piła, Province of Pomerania DR) | December 28, 1938
Died | 21 January 2019 Strausberg (Brandenburg, DE) | (aged 80)
Allegiance | GDR |
Service/branch | NPA NPA Air Force |
Years of service | 1957-1990 |
Rank | Major general |
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References
change- ↑ „Aviator stories – from take oft to landing“, matters of fact and experiences – recorded by members of the NPA Air Force, Strausberg in 2013, original edition (page 80): ISBN 978-3-9814822-3-2, Strausberg, Berlin, 2013.