Years of service 1935–45
1956–? Name Wolfgang Ewald | Commands held I./JG 52
III./JG 3 Service/branch German Army, Luftwaffe | |
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Allegiance Nazi Germany (to 1945)
West Germany Rank Major (Wehrmacht)
Oberstleutnant (Bundeswehr) Battles/wars Spanish Civil War
World War II
Invasion of Poland
Battle of the Netherlands
Battle of Belgium
Battle of France
Battle of Britain
Battle of the Caucasus
Battle of Kursk Died February 24, 1995, Leonberg, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Spanish Civil War, Invasion of Poland Unit Condor Legion, Jagdgeschwader 3, Jagdgeschwader 52 | ||
Wolfgang Ewald (26 March 1911 – 24 February 1995) 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.
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.