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Ernst Borngen

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Years of service
  
1940–1945

Unit
  
JG 27

Service/branch
  
Luftwaffe

Rank
  
Hauptmann

Name
  
Ernst Borngen

Died
  
30 June 1989(1989-06-30) (aged 73) Mering

Ernst Borngen (7 February 1916 – 30 June 1989) was a German 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. Ernst Borngen claimed 41 victories in 450 missions.

Awards

  • Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (18 January 1943)
  • Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold (6 May 1941)
  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class
  • 1st Class
  • Wound Badge (1939)
  • in Black
  • in Silver
  • German Cross in Gold on 31 August 1943 as Hauptmann in the 5./Jagdgeschwader 27
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 August 1944 as Hauptmann and Staffelkapitan of the 5./Jagdgeschwader 27

    • References

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