Description: WWII GermanLuftwaffeNight Fighter Ace PilotWilhelm JohnenKnights Cross Signed Photo Wilhelm Johnen (9 October 1921 – 7 February 2002) was a German night fighter ace in the Luftwaffe during WWII. Johnen achieved his first success on 26 March 1942. Johnen became a night fighter ace on 25 June 1943 after achieving his fifth victory. In March 1944 he was appointed as squadron leader at the rank of Oberleutnant with his victory total at 18. In April 1944 Johnen was briefly interned in Switzerland when he force-landed in the country. It caused an international incident but he was repatriated with his crew some days later. Wilhelm Johnen was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 October 1944 for the destruction of 33 Royal Air Force (RAF) bombers. He ended the war with 34 aerial victories, all of these claims were made at night. This signed photo is a copy of an actual period photo. The signature is real and was most likely signed in the 1980s. Condition: nice condition Size: 8 x 10 inches Look over pictures to see the exact item you will receive and to determine the overall condition of this item. Thanks for looking! Jeff
Price: 40 USD
Location: Liverpool, New York
End Time: 2024-12-11T11:45:43.000Z
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