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Heinz Ebeling
German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Heinz Ebeling (2 January 1918 – 30 November 1987) was a German Luftwaffe military aviator and fighter ace during World War II. He is credited with 18 aerial victories achieved in 163 combat missions, all of which claimed over the Western Allies during the Battle of France and Battle of Britain.
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Born | (1918-01-02)2 January 1918 Karlsruhe, Grand Duchy of Baden |
Died | 30 November 1987(1987-11-30) (aged 69) Obsteig, Austria |
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Years of service | 1939–1940 |
Rank | Oberleutnant (first lieutenant) |
Unit | JG 26 |
Commands held | 9./JG 26 |
Battles/wars | See battles |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Born in Karlsruhe, Ebeling grew up in the Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany. He joined the military service of the Luftwaffe where he was trained as a fighter pilot. Following flight training, he was posted to Jagdgeschwader 26 "Schlageter" (JG 26—26th Fighter Wing) in December 1939. Flying with this wing, Ebeling claimed his first aerial victory on 17 May 1940 over a French Air Force fighter aircraft. In August 1940, he was appointed squadron leader of 9. Staffel (9th squadron) of JG 26. This unit was then converted to a fighter-bomber unit. Ebeling was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 November 1940. That day, he collided with his wingman over England and was taken prisoner of war. Ebeling died on 30 November 1987 in Austria.