Ernst-Wilhelm Modrow
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Ernst-Wilhelm Modrow (5 May 1908 – 10 September 1990) was a German night fighter pilot in the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany. He was recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Modrow, along with four other pilots, was the 45th most successful night fighter pilot in the history of aerial warfare.[1] He was credited with 34 nocturnal aerial victories, including one de Havilland Mosquito, claimed in 259 combat missions, 109 of which flown at night.[2] Modrow was the leading proponent of the Heinkel He 219. All but one of his 34 successes were claimed in this aircraft.[3]
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Ernst-Wilhelm Modrow | |
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Born | 5 May 1908 Stettin, German Empire |
Died | 10 September 1990(1990-09-10) (aged 82) Kiel, Germany |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany West Germany |
Service/ | ‹See Tfd› Luftwaffe German Air Force |
Years of service | 1939–45 1950s–64 |
Rank | Major (Wehrmacht) Oberstleutnant (Bundeswehr) |
Unit | KGr.z.b.v. 108 LTS (See) 222 NJG 1 |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Other work | Pilot with SCADTA and Luft Hansa |
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