Alfred Heckmann, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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German flying ace
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Place of Birth: Bochum, Free State of Prussia, Germany
About Alfred Heckmann
- Alfred Heckmann (25 June 1914 – 21 July 1993) was a Luftwaffe flying ace of World War II.
- A flying ace or fighter ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft during aerial combat.
- He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes).
- The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
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