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Otto Fnnekold 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 Knights Cross of the Iron Cross . The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Fnnekold was credited with 136 aerial victoriesthat is, 136 aerial combat encounters resulting in the destruction of the enemy aircraft. All but three of his victories were claimed over the Soviet Air Forces in about 600 combat missions.
Fnnekold was born onFebruary 1920 in Hamburg of the Weimar Republic. He claimed his first aerial victory onDecember 1942. He often flew as wingman of Wilhelm Batz. OnJanuary 1944, Fnnekold was credited with his 100th aerial victory. He was the 62nd Luftwaffe pilot to achieve the century mark.
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