Werner Baake
German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient
Died when: 45 years 257 days (548 months)Star Sign: Scorpio
Werner Baake (1 November 1918 in Nordhausen, Germany – 15 July 1964) was a night fighter pilot fighter ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross who served in the Nazi German Luftwaffe during World War II.
The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.Baake claimed 41 nocturnal aerial victories in 195 combat missions.
He was the 36th most successful night fighter ace of World War II, and of aerial warfare.Baake's total surpassed that of all Allied night fighter pilots;
Branse Burbridge being the highest.
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