Heinz Wernicke
German flying ace
Died when: 24 years 71 days (290 months)Star Sign: Libra
Heinz Wernicke (17 October 1920 – 27 December 1944) was a Luftwaffe World War II fighter ace and was credited with 117 aerial victories—that was, 117 aerial combat encounters resulting in the destruction of the enemy aircraft.
He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, the highest award in the military and paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany during World War II.
Wernicke was killed in a mid-air collision with his wingman on 27 December 1944.
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