Heinrich Bär
German pilot and Luftwaffe colonel
Born
May 25th, 1913
112 years ago
Died
April 28th, 1957
68 years ago — 43 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Germany
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Served as a colonel in the Luftwaffe during World War II. Achieved recognition as a fighter ace, credited with over 200 enemy aircraft kills. Participated prominently in the defense of Germany, engaging in numerous aerial battles. Bär flew the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and was part of several renowned units such as Jagdgeschwader 77. After the war, he faced denazification proceedings but later returned to aviation, working in various capacities within the airline industry.
Achieved over 200 aerial victories
Commanded units in Jagdgeschwader 77
Piloted the Messerschmitt Bf 109
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