Karl-Heinz Becker (pilot)
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Karl-Heinz Becker (30 December 1918 – 20 April 2006) was a Luftwaffe flying ace. He is credited with seven aerial victories flying the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter, making him one of only 28 jet aces of World War II.[Note 1] Becker and his radio operator claimed six de Havilland Mosquitos in two weeks, two within three minutes of each other on the night of 23 March 1945.
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Born | (1918-12-30)30 December 1918 |
Died | 20 April 2006(2006-04-20) (aged 87) |
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Rank | Feldwebel (sergeant) |
Unit | II./NJG 11 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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