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German flying ace
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Birth:
7 January 1913(Kaštel Novi, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia)
Death:
19 February 1984(Vienna, Austria)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Anton Mader (born 7 January 1913 – 19 February 1984) was a German pilot during World War II. He claimed 86 victories and was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. He held commanded fighter wing Jagdgeschwader 54 in 1944.
Awards
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (7 October 1941)
- German Cross in Gold on 2 January 1942 as Hauptmann in the II./JG 77
- Iron Cross (1939) 2nd and 1st class
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 July 1942 as Major and Gruppenkommandeur of the II./JG 77