Gerhard Barkhorn
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 41 years ago |
| Date of birth | March 20,1919 |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Born | Konigsberg |
| Date of died | January 11,1983 |
| Died | Frechen |
| Germany | |
| Battles and wars | World War II |
| Years of service | 1937–45; 1956–75 |
| Siblings | Meta Barkhorn |
| Job | Aviator |
| Army officer | |
| Awards | Iron Cross |
| German Cross | |
| Wound Badge | |
| Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe | |
| Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross | |
| Unit | JG 2 |
| JG 6 | |
| JV 44 | |
| Rank | Wehrmacht |
| Generalmajor | |
| Bundeswehr | |
| Year of servic | 1937–1945; 1956–1975 |
| Nicknam | Gerd |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 559175 |
Gerhard Barkhorn Life story
Gerhard "Gerd" Barkhorn was a German military aviator and wing commander in the Luftwaffe during World War II. As a fighter ace, he was the second most successful fighter pilot of all time after fellow pilot Erich Hartmann. Other than Hartmann, Barkhorn is the only fighter ace to ever exceed 300 claimed victories.
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