Ludwig Beckmann
German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ludwig "Lutz" Beckmann (26 October 1895 – 20 January 1965) was a German Luftstreitkräfte ace during World War I and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Ludwig Beckmann claimed eight aerial victories during World War I all on the Western Front.
Ludwig "Lutz" Beckmann | |
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Nickname(s) | Lutz |
Born | 26 October 1895 |
Died | 20 January 1965 69) | (aged
Allegiance | German Empire Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Prussian Army Luftstreitkräfte Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1914–18 1930's–1945 |
Rank | Oberst |
Unit | Jasta 6 |
Commands | Kampfgruppe z.b.V. 500 |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Beckmann joined Jagdstaffel 6 in December 1917. On 21 February 1918, he transferred to Jagdstaffel 48. He transferred once again, to Jagdstaffel 56, on 11 March 1918. Two days later, he scored his first aerial victory. He would score eight confirmed victories before war's end.[1]
Beckmann commanded a special transport unit, IV/TG1, during World War II. He flew over 200 air bridge sorties into besieged Demjansk, Russia with this unit. He also commanded a Junkers Ju 52 unit, KGr zbV 500.[1]
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