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Günther Scheel

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Günther Scheel

Birth
Dannenberg, Landkreis Lüchow-Dannenberg, Lower Saxony, Germany
Death
16 Jul 1943 (aged 21)
Oryol Oblast, Russia
Burial
Burial Details Unknown. Specifically: missing in action Add to Map
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German Luftwaffe fighter ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. He holds the unique record of shooting down more aircraft than he flew missions. He was credited with 71 aerial victories in just 70 missions. All his victories were recorded over the Eastern Front. He officially remains missing in action.
He was reported missing in action close to the town of Bolkhov, in Russia.
German Luftwaffe fighter ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. He holds the unique record of shooting down more aircraft than he flew missions. He was credited with 71 aerial victories in just 70 missions. All his victories were recorded over the Eastern Front. He officially remains missing in action.
He was reported missing in action close to the town of Bolkhov, in Russia.

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