Werner Baake, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient
Date of Birth: 01-Nov-1918
Place of Birth: Nordhausen, Thuringia, Germany
Date of Death: 15-Jul-1964
Profession: military officer
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 
About Werner Baake
- 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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