Kurt Tanzer
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Kurt Tanzer (1 November 1920 – 25 June 1960) was a World War II Luftwaffe military aviator. As a flying ace, he is credited with approximately 128–143 aerial victories.[1] He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, the highest award in the military and paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany during World War II. He later joined the German Air Force and was killed in a flying accident on 25 June 1960.
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Born | (1920-11-01)1 November 1920 Moscow |
Died | 25 June 1960(1960-06-25) (aged 39) Near the Balearic Islands |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
Service/ | Luftwaffe (Wehrmacht) German Air Force (Bundeswehr) |
Rank | Oberfeldwebel (Wehrmacht) Major (Bundeswehr) |
Unit | JG 51, Jafü 6 Jafü Ostpreußen |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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