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The basics
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Intro
German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
9 February 1920(Stuttgart, Germany)
Death:
8 October 1993(Rust, Germany)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Kurt Dombacher (9 February 1920 – 8 October 1993) was a German Luftwaffe ace during World War II. Kurt Dombacher was credited with 68 victories in 800+ missions with 1 over Western forces and 67 over Soviet forces.He was captured by Soviet forces in May 1945 and was held until 1950.
Awards
- Aviator badge
- Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (20 March 1943)
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold on 25 May 1944 as Oberfeldwebel in the I./Jagdgeschwader 51
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 8 April 1945 as Leutnant and pilot in 1./Jagdgeschwader 51 "Mölders