Werner Baumbach

German pilot and military strategist

Werner Baumbach - German pilot and military strategist
Born

December 27th, 1916
108 years ago

Died

October 20th, 1953
71 years ago — 36 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Germany

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A German pilot served as a fighter pilot during World War II. Operated primarily with the Luftwaffe, participated in combat operations throughout the war. Recognized as a leading strategist within the German air force. After the war, contributed to aviation developments in post-war Germany.

Operated as a Luftwaffe fighter pilot

Developed military aviation strategies

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