Wolfgang Ewald, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient
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Place of Birth: Hamburg, Germany
About Wolfgang Ewald
- Wolfgang Ewald (26 March 1911 – 24 February 1995) was a Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II.
- The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. One of the most enduring actions Ewald took part in was a strafing attack on RAF Manston during the Battle of Britain.
- The attack took place on 18 August 1940, known as The Hardest Day.
- Three fighters were destroyed, and six were damaged in the attack. Wolfgang Ewald was shot down by Soviet flak in July 1943 during the Battle of Kursk.
- He was taken prisoner and was held until 1949.
- During his career was credited with 78 aerial victories, 1 in the Spanish Civil War, 1 on the Western Front and 76 on the Eastern Front.
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