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About Friedrich Wachowiak
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Wachowiak
Friedrich Wachowiak (13 February 1920 – 16 July 1944) was a former German Luftwaffe fighter ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. Wachowiak served with Jagdgeschwader 52 (JG 52—52nd Fighter Wing) and Jagdgeschwader 3 "Udet" (JG 3—3rd Fighter Wing). In 1943 and early 1944, he served as a fighter pilot instructor and came back to the front in May 1944. On 16 July 1944, he was killed in action fighting against the western Allies over Normandy.
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Friedrich Wachowiak's Timeline
| 1920 |
February 13, 1920
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Dortmund, Arnsberg, NRW, Germany
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| 1944 |
July 16, 1944
Age 24
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Caen, Calvados, Normandy, France
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