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Emil Bitsch

German World War II fighter pilot

Died when: 27 years 275 days (333 months)
Star Sign: Gemini

 

Emil Bitsch

Emil Bitsch (14 June 1916 – 15 March 1944) was a Luftwaffe flying ace of World War II.He was one of the most successful pilots on the Eastern Front; being credited with 108 aerial victories.

He claimed 104 over the Eastern Front and four four-engine bombers over the Western Front.He may have been the pilot that shot down Soviet female ace Yekaterina Budanova.

Bitsch was killed in action against United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) fighters on 15 March 1944.


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