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German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient
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Birth:
6 January 1922(Leichlingen)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Hugo Broch (born 6 January 1922) is a World War II Luftwaffe ace credited with 81 victories in 324 missions, all on the Eastern Front. He is a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
World War II
Broch was a WWII Luftwaffe pilot. In January 1943 he arrived on the Eastern Front to serve in II/Jagdgeschwader 54, and claimed his first victory two months later.
Awards
- Aviator badge
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (6 November 1943)
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold on 26 November 1943 as Unteroffizier in the 6./Jagdgeschwader 54
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 March 1945 as Leutnant and pilot in the 8./Jagdgeschwader 54
Later life
Broch was a prolific autograph signer, and signed many memorabilia items.At age 95 he fulfilled a long held ambition to fly in a Spitfire, the two seat Tr.9 MJ627.