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Name | Rank | D.O.B. | Birth Place | Victories | Units | Aircraft | Awards | Additional Information | |
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Aaltonen, Lasse Erik | Offz Cand | Finland | 13 | 2/LeLv-26 (12/39), 3/HLeLv-34 | D.XXI "FR-105" (12/39) B-239, Fiat G.50 "FA-33" & "FA-35" (6/41), Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | FR-105 was also flown by Onni Paronen, who also scored victories in this AC during the Winter War. 300 combat missions. Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer 12.67 victories. Magnus, 8.5 victories. | ||
Abrams, Teodors | Lt | Latvia | Luftwaffe Recon Unit, NSGr-12 (Latvian) (3/44 S.U.) | Fw 190A-8 | EK 1 & 2, Night Fighter Operational Clasp | The most combat-experienced Latvian pilot in WWII. He was recommended for the DK-G in October, 1944, but never received it due to the disbanding of the Latvian flying formations. Pictured with Latvian volunteers Mencis and Klints in the Neulen book. | |||
Acinger, Vilim | Hptm | Croatia (of German descent) | JFS-4 (7/41), 10 or 11 Sq./Kroat 4th Ftr Grp (Mariupol 12/41), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 | Bf 109E in 4 Grp, Bf 109G-2 & G6 | EK 2, Fighter Operational . | Shot in May 1945 attempting to escape from the Zagreb prison camp before he was to be executed by Tito's partisans (Neulen). Completed flight training in Germany, arriving at the Russian Front in December, 1941, In the Spring of 1942, he returned to Croatia due to illness. Some sources credit him with 9 victories, others with as many as 16. In reality, he only scored one unconfirmed victory in such a short tour (Savic and Ciglic-Osprey). | |||
Acqua, Ezio | Offz Cand | Italy | 4 | 359a, 22o Gruppo Atonnomo (Capodichino 8/43) | MC.202 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Notable success against American bombers while defending Italy. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | ||
Agarici, Horia | Lt | Romania | 3 | Escaudrilla 53 | Hurricane, IAR 80 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His first known victory, and the first of the Romamian offensive, three Soviet bombers on 3 July, 1941. Neulen | ||
Aggerbol, Alf | Lt | 9/24/1917 | Denmark | Danish Army pilot who volunteered for the Finnish Air Force. Neulen | |||||
Ahokas, Leo | Fw | Finland | 12 | LeLv-34, LeLv-24, 3/HLeLv-24 (7/44 Lappeenranta) | B-239, Bf 109G-6 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 12 victories. | ||
Ahola, L. | Hptm | Finland | 1 | Kdr 2/LeLv-24 (6/41 Sel | B-239 | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His first known victory, a Soviet SB-2 bomber of 41.SBAP on 1 December, 1939. Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | ||
Ahtiainen, E. | Maj | Finland | Kdr PLeLv-48(3/44) | Ju 88A-4 | Bomber Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Aichner, Martino | Hptm | Italy | 132 Gruppo (6/42 Sicily, either 278a or 281a Sq.) | SM.84 (torpedo bomber) | Bomber Operational Clasp | ||||
Ala-Panula, V. | Finland | 1 | Fighter unit, Russia 1941-1944 | Bf 109G | Fighter Operational Clasp | His one known victory, a Soviet Il-2 over Vellivaara on 9 August, 1944. Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | |||
Alak | Estonia | Aufkl.Gr-127('43), NSGr-11 (Estonian) ('44) | He 50, Ar 66C, Bu 131 | EK 1 & 2, Observer or Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | |||||
Alakoski, Klaus Jalmari "Santtu" | Fw | Finland | 26 | 3/LeLv-26 (Kilpasilta 11/42), LeLv-34, 3/HLeLv-34 (6/44) | Fiat G.50 (MM 4736) "FA-15" "Yellow 5" (11/42), B-239, Bf 109G6/R6 "MT-445" (6/44) | DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Alapuro, Sakari | Oblt | Finland | 5 | LeLv-32 | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey Shotdown four Observation balloons (Magnus). | ||
Alcocer, Luis | Oblt | Spain | 15(Span)/JG-27 | Bf 109E-7 | Fighter Operational Clasp in Bronze | KIC on 2 October, 1941 when his E-7 overturned during an emergency landing, after his first operational sortie. Neulen | |||
Aldecoa, Vicente | Lt | Spain | 7 | 15(Span)/JG-51 | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Alessandrini, Aldo | LtCol | Italy | Kdr 2 Gruppo C.T. (repl Vizzoto) (7/44 Cascina Vaga) | MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G-6/R6 (5/44) | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Alho, Martti Aslak | Ofw | Finland | 15 | 4/LeLv-24 (1/40, 7/41 Rantasalmi, 8/41 Immola) | D.XXI (1/40), B-239 "BW-383" "Black 7" (7/41), F2A Buffalo | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Alitalo, A. | Finland | Fighter unit, 1941-1944 | MS 405 Morane | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | ||||
Allende-Isasi, Javier | Oblt | Spain | 1 | 15(Span)/JG-51 | Bf 109F | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | One known victory, a Soviet LaGG-3 on 18 July, 1942 (OKL). | ||
Alos, Antonio | Hptm | Spain | 5 | 15(Span)/JG-51 | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His first known victory, a Soviet LaGG-5 on 9 March, 1943 (OKL). Neulen | ||
Alvarez, Jose Llaca | Hptm | Spain | 4 | 15(Span)/JG-51(8/43 S.U.) | Fw 190A-3 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Ambrosio, Giovanni | Oblt | Italy | 1 | 378a, 155o Gruppo, 51o Stormo (7/42 Malta) | MC.202 | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His one known victory, a Spitfire over Malta on 10 July, 1942. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | ||
Ambrus, Jan | LtCol | Slovakia | Kdr Slovak Air Force, SVZ (3/39) | Avia B-534 | |||||
Ammannato, Aramis | Hptm | Italy | 1 | 235 Sq, 41o, 59o Stormo (7/43 Milan/Treviso) | Do 217J-1 | EK 1 & 2, Night Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Andrei, Mihai | Romania | Fighter unit | Potez 63 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | ||||
Aneliin, Harri | Hptm | Estonia | 3/SAGr-127 (Sea Aufklar Group, Naval Reconnaissance Sq.) | Ar 95A-5 Werk # 2350 "6R + BL" (biplane w/pontoons interned in Sweden) | Observer Operational Clasp | ||||
Angelucci, Ramiro | Hptm | Italy | 132 Gruppo (11/42 Sardinia, either 278a or 281a Sq.) | SM.79 (torpedo bomber) | Bomber Operational Clasp | ||||
Annoni, Emanuele | Hptm | Italy | 9 | Kdr 96a, 9o Gruppo, 4o Stormo (Comiso 10/41, Fuka 9/42) | MC.202 III (MM7742) "Red 8" (10/41), MC.202 III (MM7821) "Red 10" (9/42), Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Antic, Andjelko | Lt | Croatia | JFS-4, 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (joins 10/42 to Lovo2/43) | Bf 109E, Bf 109G-2 Werk # 14824 "White 10" (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp in Bronze | ||||
Arango-Lopez, Jose Damaso | Oblt | Spain | 9 | 15(Span)/JG-51 (7/43 S.U.) | Bf 109F & G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Arenas, Andres Asensi Alvarez | Hptm | 5/21/1912 | Murcia, Spain | 3 Escaudrilla Azul, 15(Span)/JG-51(12/42 Orel S.U.) | Bf 109F-2 Werk # 12708 "Black 15" (lost 12/1/42?) | Fighter Operational Clasp | POW 25 October, 1942 after suffering engine trouble during combat with an La-5 and force landing at Troitzkoje (Prien). The Bf 109 Loss List states that Asensi made an emergency landing at Map Quadrant Pl.Qu. 6453, due to engine damage, and listed him as MIA on 1 December, 1942 (after the 10/25/42 as reported by Prien). | ||
Armfelt, Gustav Mauritz | OffCand | Sweden | Flygflottilj 19 (F-19) 1/40 | Gloster Gladiator | Fighter Operational Clasp | A Swedish volunteer serving with the Finnish Air Force. Neulen | |||
Arrabito, G. | Maj | Italy | Kdr 1 Gruppo C.T. (7/44 Reggio Emilia) | Fiat G.55 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Arrabito was replaced by Visconti on 26 July, 1944. Neulen | |||
Asensi, Andreas | Hptm | Spain | 3a Escuadrilla Azul (attached to JG-51 in the S.U. 11/42) | Bf 109F, Fw 190A-3 | Fighter Operational Clasp | See Arenas, above! Name confusion. Same person. | |||
Atanassov, Kristyo A. | Oblt | Bulgaria | 1 | Kdr Ftr School, Kdr 682 (Jato) Sq./6th Fighter Regt (10/41 Baltchik) | Bf 109E-7, Bf 109F & G, Avia B.35 & B.135 | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Avdic, Zdenko | Lt | 8/13/1922 | Omis, Croatia | 10 | JG-104 (3/43), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (joins 10/43 Nikolayev S.U.) | Bf 109E, Bf 109G-2 & G-4, Bf 109G-6 Werk # 18497 "White 13" (dam 11/21/43) | EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | His G-6 was damaged on 21 November, 1943 in Map Quadrant Pl.Qu. 66592, cause not reported, pilot OK (Bf 109 Loss List). Alternate spelling: Avdiz, Zwenko. | |
Avikainen, Onni Ilmari | Uffz | Finland | 6 | LeLv-24, LeLv-6, LeLv-30 | B-239, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Azakonyi, Istvan | Oblt | Hungary | 4/III Bomber Group (6/41 Operation Barbarossa) | Ca 135 | Bomber Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Aznares, Jose Ripolles | Oblt | Spain | 15(Span)/JG-51 | Bf 109F-2 (dam. 6/18/42) | Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | WIC 18 June, 1942, an accident at Vilnius, no further detail. | |||
Azqueta-Brunet, Luis | Oblt | Spain | 6 | 15(Span)/JG-51(2/43 S.U.) | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Bajdak, Leonid | Col | Russia | Kdr 1st Air Regiment (3/45 Eger, Cz.) | Do 17K | Hi-ranking Pro-Axis senior officer of the 3rd Combined Aviation Brigade, Royal Yugoslav Air Force, 1940. Neulen | ||||
Bajza, Laszlo | Lt | Hungary | 101/1 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-10 "W2 + 16" (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | MIA 3 April, 1945 after he belly landed his 109 behind enemy lines. Source: Punka-Osprey. | |||
Baldi, Loris | Offz Cand | Italy | 5 | 396a, 4a ANR | MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Balogh, Karoly | Lt | Hungary | 101/I Ftr. Grp. | Bf 109G-6 (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 12 October, 1944 when his G-6 was shot down by P-51's near Veszprem. Source: Punka-Osprey. | |||
Balogh, Pal | Lt | Hungary | 2 | 101/5 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-14 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Balta, Constantin | 8/19/1920 | Romania | 2 | Fighter unit, 1944-1945 | IAR.80 & IAR.81 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Both his victories were B-24's. Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | ||
Baltai, | Uffz | Hungary | 1/1 Ftr. Sq. (8/42) | R.2000 Heja | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Baltic, Ivan | Fw | Croatia | 4 | JG-104 (3/43), 15(Kroat)/JG-52(joins 10/43 @ Nikolayev S.U.), 1/JGr-Kro (7/44) | Bf 109G-4 & G-6 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Bandini, Luigi | Lt | Italy | 5 | 70a, 23o Gruppo 3o Stormo; 153a; 95a; 2a ANR | CR.42, MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Banfic, Eduard | Oblt | Slovenia | 1 | 15(Kroat)/JG-52 | Bf 109G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | ||
Banlaky, Gyorgy | Oblt | Hungary | 7 | Stfkpt 1/1Ftr. Sq.(10/42 Stary-Oskol S.U.), 1st Hung.Jabo Sq./JG-52(12/42) | Re 2000, Bf 109F-4/B (12/42) | EK 2(3/43), Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Baranano, Emilio | Oblt | Spain | 2 | 15(Span)/JG-51(1/43 S.U.) | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His first known victory, two Soviet Pe-2's on 27 January, 1943. (All OKL) | ||
Barcaro, Giovanni | Oblt | Italy | 9 | Kdr 97a, Kdr 7a ANR | MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Bargagna, Francesco | Hptm | Italy | 132 Gruppo (11/42 Sardinia, either 278a or 281a Sq.) | SM.79 (torpedo bomber) | Bomber Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Baron, Luigi | Fw | Italy | 12 | 412a, 29o Gruppo (10/40 Greece) | CR.42 (10/40), MC.200, MC.205V, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Barsy, Gellert | Lt | Hungary | 2 | 101/3 Ftr. Sq. (7/44) | Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Bartolozzi, Osvaldo | Oblt | Italy | 6 | 300a, 413a | MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 6 victories. | ||
Bartolucci, Maresciallo Pasquale | Lt | Italy | 5 | 360a, 155o Gruppo, 51o Stormo (6/42 Malta) | MC.202 "Black 5" (6-10/42) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Four victories and two shared victories. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | ||
Bartos, | Offz Cand | Hungary | 2 | 101/2 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-14 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Bartulovic, Bozidar M. | Fw | 5/25/1923 | Belgrade, Yugoslavia | 8 | JFS-4, 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (12/41), 2/JGr-Kro (12/43), 2nd Ftr Sq (8/44) | Bf 109E, Bf 109G-2 "Yellow 14"(4/43), C-202 & C-205 in JGr-1, Fi 167A-0 Werk # 4808 in 2FS | EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Bartulovic, Jerko | Croatia | 7 | 15(Kroat)/JG-52 | Bf 109G-6 | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Magnus. | |||
Baschirotto, Gianlino | Uffz | 8/15/1914 | Montagnana, Italy | 6 | 88a, 6o Gruppo, 1o Stormo (Pantelleria 12/42, Tunisian Campaign) | MC.200, MC.202 IX (MM9398) "Red 9" (12/42), MC.205V (4/43) | Ital. Bronze & Silver Medals for Military Valor, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Bassi, Livio | Oblt | Italy | 6 | 395a; 361a, 154o Gruppo, 24o Stormo (10/40 Balkans) | CR.42, G.50 in 361a (lost 10/41) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Bassi, Ugo | Lt | Italy | 5 Stormo | Re.2002 (lost 10/23/43) | Dive Bomber Operational Clasp | This ac was reported lost over Yugoslavia on 23 October, cause and pilot disposition not reported. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani. | |||
Bathy, Janos | Lt | Hungary | 2 | 101/5 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-14 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Baylon, Giuseppe | Obst | Italy | Kdr 2o Gruppo Autonomo (4/41 Derna), Deputy Head of the Italian Air Ministry (10/43) | Fiat G.50 ('41) | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | |||
Beckhammer, H. | Maj | Sweden | Kdr Flygflottilj 19 (F-19) 1/40 | Gloster Gladiator | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Bejczy, Jozsef | Oblt | Hungary | 6 | 5/2 Ftr. Sq. (1/43), Kdr 101/3 Ftr. Sq. "Puma" (7/44) | R.2000 Heja "V + 440", Bf 109G-6 "V8 + 16" (7/44) | Hungarian Knights Cross w/Swords, EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Bekassy, Istvan | Hptm | Hungary | Kdr 101/9 Ftr. Sq. (1/45), 101/7 Ftr. Sq. (3/45) | Bf 109G-6, Bf 109G-14 | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Bekassy, Wilhelm | Lt | Hungary | LeLv-22 | Fiat G.50 "FA-7" (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Belavary, Pal | Lt | Hungary | 1 | 101/3 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-6 "V0 + 52" "White 6" (lost 10/44) | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Bellagambi, Mario | Hptm | Italy | 14 | 354a; Kdr 364a, 150o Gruppo Autonomo (6/43); Kdr 2a Sq"Magaldi", 2 Gruppo(7/44 Cascina Vaga) | CR.42, MC.202, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G-6 Wk# 18391 "White 1" (6/43) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Benati, Amedeo | Uffz | Italy | 10 | 77a, 79a, 3a ANR | CR.42, MC.200,MC.205V, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Bencetic, Ljudevit | Hptm | 12/26/1910 | Zagreb, Croatia | 16 | 10 or 11 Sq./Kroat 4th Ftr Grp(9/41 Ukraine), 15(Kroat)/JG-52, Stfkpt 3/Kro JGr-1 (12/43) | Bf 109E, Bf 109G-2 "Blk 5"(7/42), Bf 109G-2 "Yel 12"(5/43), Bf 109G-10 Wk# 2122 "Blk 22"(4/45) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Bengoechea, Manuel | Hptm | Spain | 4 | 15(Span)/JG-51(5/42 S.U.) | Bf 109F | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Benk | Lt | Hungary | 4 | 101/1 Ftr. Sq. (5/44) | Bf 109G-6 | EK 2 (7/44), Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Benzna, | Lt | Spain | 1 | 15(Span)/JG-51 | Bf 109F & G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His one known victory, a Soviet Pe-2 at Kholm on 27 December, 1942. (All OKL) | ||
Beregszaszi, Sandor | Ogefr | Hungary | 101/I Ftr. Grp.(3/44) | Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Berenyi, Sandor | Offz Cand | Hungary | 101/1 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-10 "Red 2" (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Berg, Paavo David "Pate" | Hptm | Finland | 10 | LeLv-26 1/40), Kdr 1/LeLv-32 (6/41 Hyvink | MS.406, CU Hawk 75A #13663 "CUw-553" "White 3" (9/41), Hawk 75A "CUw-570" (lost 11/41) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Beriain, Franzisco | Lt | Spain | 2 | 15(Span)/JG-51 | Bf 109G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His first known victory, two Soviet LaGG-3's on 27 January, 1943. (All OKL) | ||
Berkis, Vitolds | Uffz | Latvia | 1/NSGr-12 (Latvian), FFS Plathe(7/44), Latvian Legion(returned 3/45) | Ar 66C, Hs 126 | Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | ||||
Bertolaso, | Oblt | Italy | 90a, 10o Gruppo, 4o Stormo (7/43 Catania, Sicily) | MC.202 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Wingman for Franco Lucchini who witnessed Lucchini being shot down on 5 July, 1943. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | |||
Bertuzzi, Irnerio | Hptm | Italy | Kdr 238 Sq (11/40), Kdr 208 Sq (3/41), Kdr 2a Sq/Gruppo "Buscaglia" (7/44 Lonate Pozzolo) | Ju 87R in 238 Sq., SM.79, SM.84 | Bomber Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Biagini, Bruno | Fw | Italy | 7 | 96a | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 7 victories. | ||
Biagini, Lucio | Fw | Italy | 5 | 359a, 2a ANR | MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Bianchi, Manfredo | Fw | Italy | 5 | 395a 160o Gruppo (10/40 Albania) | CR.42 (10/40), MC.202 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Bianchi, Maresciallo Pietro | Uffz | Italy | 5 | 352a, 20o Gruppo | MC.202 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Biron, Guiseppe "Bepi" | Oblt | 10/12/1914 | Legnago, Italy | 8 | 4o Stormo; 6o Stormo; 33a, VIo Gruppo (Spain), 369a, 22o Gruppo Autonomo (9/41); M-B ANR | MC.200 "Black 3" (9/41), Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | Ital. Bronze & Silver Medals for Military Valor, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Bladelli, Alessandro | Uffz | Italy | 5 | 91a, 10o Gruppo, 4o Stormo (Catania 6/41, Fuka 9/42) | MC.200 "Red 6", MC.202 I (MM7910) "Red 7" (9/42), Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Blanck, Georges | Oblt | Vichy - France | 5 | G.C.III/3 (11/42 Oran) | D.520 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Bobek, Ladislav | Czechoslovakia | 5 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Bochev, Petar Angelov | Lt | Bulgaria | 4 | II/6th Fighter Regiment (4/44) | Bf 109G-6 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Bodo, Pal | Hptm | Hungary | Kdr 101/2 Fast Bomber Squadron (12/44 Veszprem) | Me 210Ca-1, Bu 131 | Destroyer Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Boghean, Constanti | Romania | 41 Squadron/Grupul 8 Asalt (11/43 S.U.) | Hs 129B | Assault Operational Clasp | Roba photo, Neulen. | ||||
Bognar, Jozef | Oblt | Hungary | 101st Fighter Group (6/44 Ferihegy Hungary) | Bf 109G-4 & 6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 16 June, 1944, reportedly shot in his chute by an American pilot. Neulen | |||
Boldizsar, Laszlo | Ogefr | Hungary | 1 | 101/3 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-14 | Fighter Operational Clasp | One known victory, an La-5 over Jaszbereny on 16 November, 1944. Source: Punka-Osprey. | ||
Bonchev, Nedelcho D. | Oblt | Bulgaria | 2 | 652 (Jato) Sq./6th Fighter Regiment | D.520, Bf 109G-2, Bf 109G-6 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | POW/DOW 5 October, 1944 (Magnus). His victories; two B-17G's. Neulen. 1 damaged enemy | ||
Bonet, Giovanni | Hptm | Italy | 8 | 70a, 359a, Kdr 150a, Kdr M-B ANR, Kdr Squadriglia "Montefusco"/1o Gruppo (Venaria Reale 1/44) | MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55 I (MM91065) "Yellow 8" (3/44) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Bonev, Ivan Nenov | Lt | Bulgaria | 3 | 682 (Jato) Sq./6th Fighter Regiment | D.520, Bf 109G-2, Bf 109G-6 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 11 June, 1944 (Magnus). His victories; two B-24's and a P-38. Neulen. 2 damaged enemy. | ||
Bonfatti, Piero | Hptm | Italy | 6 | Kdr 73a | CR.42, MC.200 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 6 victories. | ||
Bonino, Cesare | Hptm | Italy | Kdr 34a Squadriglia/61 Gruppo Ricog (Stalino Russia, 1941) | Ca 311 | Observer Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Bonzano, Mario | Italy | 15 | Fighter unit | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | |||||
Bordoni-Bisleri, Franco "Robur" | Oblt | 1/10/1913 | Milan, Italy | 19 | 95a, 18o Gruppo, 3o Stormo (Mirafiori 7/40, Cerveteri Italy 8/43); 85a; 83a | CR.42 "Yellow 9" (7/40), Fiat G.50, MC.200 "White 9" (10/41), MC.202 (8/43), MC.205V, Bf 109G | Ital. Silver Medal for Military Valor, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Borras, Alfaro | Hptm | 15(Sp)/JG-51 (S.U.) | Fw 190A-2 Werk # 506 (lost 8/31/43) | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 31 August, 1943 during aerial combat west of Yelnya. | ||||
Borzoni, Giovannia | Maj | Italy | Kdr 22 Gruppo Autonomo C.T. (Stalino Russia, 1941) | MC.200 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Boscutti, | Oblt | Italy | 1 Gruppo C.T. (1/44 Campoformido) | MC.205V | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Boskic, Stamkom Safet (Stepan) "Slavko" | Lt | 1/31/1909 | Fojnica, Bosnia | 13 | 10 or 11 Sq./Kroat 4th Ftr Grp(9/41), TO 15(Kroat)/JG-52(10/41; 2/42 S.U.), Fl.U.G-1, Stab(Kroat)/JGr-1(12/43) | Bf 109D-1 Wk# 2605 (lost 8/41), Bf 109E-7 Werk # 7672 (80% dam 2/10/42), Bf 109G-2 "Black 3" & "Black 10", Bf 109G-6 | EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | Injured in a crash at Mariupol on 10 February, 1942 due to a technical fault. | |
Botto, Ernesto | LtCol | Italy | 3 | Condor Legion, Kdr 9o Gruppo, 4o Sturmo (6/40 N. Africa); Fighter Instr at Gorizia | CR.42 (6/40), MC.200 | Gold Medal for Military Valor, EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Bozik, Rudolf | Uffz | Slovakia | 8 | 13(Slow)/JG-52 (Cz.) | Bf 109G-4 (or G-6) Werk # 14761 "White 7" (90% damaged 6/26/44) | EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | Crashed at Plestany on 26 June, 1944 after being hit by 15 AAF B-17 return fire, pilot disposition not reported. | ||
Bremmer, Aulis | Hptm | Finland | 8 | LeLv-32 | B-239, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source" Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | ||
Brezina, Frantisek | Uffz | Slovakia | 14 | 13(Slow)/JG-52 | Bf 109F & G | EP, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Brighenti, Silvio | Hptm | Italy | Kdr 2a Squadriglia/Gruppo "Terracciano" (7/44 Goslar) | SM.81 | Transport Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Broilo, Remo | Offz Cand | Italy | 2 | 71a, 17o Gruppo, 1o Stormo (3/42 N.Africa) | MC.202 | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His two known victories were P-40's over North Africa on 20 March, 1942. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | ||
Bruun, Carl Erik | Lt | Finland | 3/LeLv-26 (6/41 Joroinen) | B-239 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Pictured with other LeLv-26 pilots. Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | |||
Bucur, Vasile | Fw | Romania | 1 | 49th Romanian Jager Staffel (7/43 S.U.) | Bf 109G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His one known victory, a Soviet A-20 Boston III on 7 July, 1943. (All OKL) | ||
Buday, Lajos | Uffz | Hungary | 9 | 101/2 Ftr. Sq., 101/1 Ftr. Sq. (1/45) | Bf 109G-6 | Hungarian Silver Medal for Merit, EK 1 & 2(3/8/45), Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Budu, Florian | Romania | 40 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Bulmanis, Nikolajs | Obstlt | Latvia | Kdr NSGr-12 (Latvian) (9/44) | Ar 66C | EK 1 & 2, Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Bulnar | Lt | Romania | 2 | 49th Romanian Jager Staffel (8/43 S.U.) | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Buogo, Egidio | Italy | 5 | Fighter unit | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | |||||
Buri, Arduino | LtCol | Italy | Kdr Comando Aerosiluranti (7/44 Venegono) | SM.79, SM.84 | Bomber Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Buscaglia, Carlo Emanuele | Maj | Italy | 132 Gruppo (6/42 Sicily, either 278a or 281a Sq.) | SM.84 (torpedo bomber), SM.79 | Bomber Operational Clasp | ||||
Buschmann, Gerhard | Hptm | Tallinn, Estonia | Founder Sonderstaffel Buschmann, Kdr Aufkl.Gr-127 (4/43) | He 50 | Observer Operational Clasp | ||||
Buvoli, Aldo | Uffz | Italy | 6 | 360a; 378a, 155o Gruppo Autonomo (Castel Benito 7/41) | CR.42, G.50 "Red 8" (7/41), MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Plus two victories in Spain. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 6 victories. | ||
Buzogany, Lajos | Offz Cand | Hungary | 1 | Stab 101/I Ftr. Grp. | Bf 109G-14 | Fighter Operational Clasp | One known victory, a Yak-9 in the Lake Velencei/Budapest areas on 8 December, 1944. Source: Punka-Osprey. | ||
Cacciavillani, | Oblt | Italy | 412a Sq., 29o Gruppo (1940 Barentu, Eritrea) | CR.42 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Pictured with other 412a Squadriglia pilots in late 1940. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | |||
Calistri, | Hptm | Italy | 3 | Kdr 76a, 7o Gruppo, 54o Stormo (4/42 Pantelleria) | MC.200 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter OPerational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | ||
Calleja, Rafael | Oblt | Spain | 2 | 15(Span)/JG-51 | Bf 109G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Camaioni, Antonio | Lt | Italy | 8 | 395a, 363a, 6a ANR | MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 8 victories. | ||
Candio, Enrico | Hptm | Italy | 3 | 382a, 21o Gruppo (9/42 Russia) | MC.202 (9/42) | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Canella, Carlo | Oblt | Italy | 7 | 412a, 29o Gruppo (10/40 Greece) | CR.42, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Gained Ace status during the East Africa Campaign. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 7 victories. | ||
Caneppele, Luigi | Lt | Italy | 364a, 150o Gruppo Autonomo (2/43 Valona Albania) | MC.200, MC.202, Bf 109G-2 | Fighter OPerational Clasp | ||||
Canfora, Antonio | Oblt | Italy | 7 | 97a | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 7 victories. | ||
Cantacuzino, Constantin M. "Bazu" | Hptm | 11/11/1905 | Romania | 43 | 9th Fighter Group | Bf 109G-3 Werk # 166133 (interned at Foggia Italy) | DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Cantarella, Salvatore | Hptm | Italy | Kdr 1a Squadriglia/Gruppo "Trabucchi" (7/44 Goslar) | SM.81 | Transport Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Caprioglio, Ernesto | Hptm | Italy | Kdr 245a Squadriglia Transporto (Bucharest, 1941) | SM.81 | Transport Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Carmel La Cruz, | Oblt | Spain | 1 | 15(Span)/JG-51 | Bf 109F & G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | One known victory, a Soviet Il-2 at Tshulkowo on 27 December, 1942. (All OKL) | ||
Carroti, Trento | Capt | 21 Gruppo CT | Mc.202 (lost 11/19/43) | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 19 November, 1943 over Yugoslavia, no cause reported. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani. | ||||
Cartosio, Bruno | Oblt | Italy | 4 | 1a Squadriglia | MC.205V, Fiat G.55 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | All four victories scored during the defense of Italy. Pictured with other 1a Sq. pilots. Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | ||
Caudra, Mariano | Maj | Spain | Kdr 4a Escaudrilla Azul (6/43 Smolensk S.U.) | Bf 109G, Fw 190A-3 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: John Weal. | |||
Cavalli, Evasio | Lt | Italy | 5 | 355a | MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | ||
Cavanilles, Jose | Oblt | Spain | 4 | 15(Span)/JG-51(8/43 S.U.) | Fw 190A-3 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Cavatore, Mario | Oblt | Italy | 3 | 1a, 1o Gruppo | MC.205V, Fiat G.55 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Cekovic, Josip | Fw | Croatia | 1 | JG-104 (4/43), II/EJG-1 (12/43), 1/JGr-Kro (7/44) | Bf 109G-6, Bf 109G-14 Werk # 2110 "Black 10" | Fighter Operational Clasp | Deserted 16 April, 1945 to Jesi Italy in "Black 10" to avoid being executed by Tito's partisans. Neulen | ||
Celentano, Agostino | Lt | Italy | 7 | 150a, 2o Gruppo Autonomo (San Pietro di Caltagirone 5/42); M-B ANR | Reggiane Re.2001 "Red 3" (5/42), Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 6 victories | ||
Cenic, Ivan | Maj | Yugoslavia | JG-104, 2/Erg-Ost, Kdr 4th Ftr Gro (5/43 repl Dzal), Kdr I/Kro JGr-1 (Lucko 12/43) | Bf 109G-2, C.202 (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Cenni, Giuseppe | Maj | 1915 | Italy | 354 Ftr Sq (Spain), Kdr 239 Sq. (11/40), Kdr 102 Grp (5/41), 5 Stormo d' Assalto (9/43 Manduria) | G.50bis Ftr in Spain, JU 87R in 239 Sq.& 102 Gruppo, Re.2002 (Ju 87 Dive Bomber?) | Bomber Operational Clasp | |||
Ceoletta, | Fw | Italy | 90a, 10o Gruppo (6/40 Libya) | CR.42 | Fighter Operational Clasp | One "shared" victory with three others, an RAF Gladiator on 14 June, 1940. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | |||
Cervellin, Giovanni | Hptm | Italy | 7 | 369a, 22o Gruppo (10/41 Russia) | MC.200 "White 11" (10/41) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Chabera, Frantisek | Czechoslovakia | 5 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Chassovnik, Aleksei | Lt | Russia | 3/TG Gruppe-S | Bf 109G-14 Werk # 782159 (lost) | Transport (Ferry) Operational Clasp | ||||
Chiarini, Guglielmo | Hptm | Italy | 5 | 82a, 366a, 368a | CR.42, MC.200 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Chicharro, Luis | Lt | Spain | 1 | 15(Span)/JG-51 | Fw 190A-3 | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His one known victory, a Soviet LaGG-5 W of Spas-Demensk on 21 August, 1943. (All OKL) | ||
Chinca, Carlo | Hptm | Italy | Kdr 3a Squadriglia/Gruppo "Buscaglia" (7/44 Lonate Pozzolo) | SM.79, SM.84 | Bomber Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Chirvasuta, Hristea | Lt | Romania | 14 | 49th Romanian Jager Staffel | IAR 80, IAR 81, Bf 109E, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Survived the war. Neulen | ||
Chittaro, Orlando | Fhr | 2/NAGr-2 (Reich Def Ost) | Bf 109G-6 Werk # 19996 (lost 3/24/45) | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIC 24 March, 1945 at Friedrichsgrund, cause not reported. | ||||
Christensen, Povl B. | Lt | Denmark | Fighter Group "Luukkanen" 2/40 | Gloster Gladiator | Fighter Operational Clasp | A Danish volunteer serving with the Finnish Air Force. Neulen | |||
Cimicchi, Giuseppe | Lt | Italy | 132 Gruppo (11/42 Sardinia, either 278a or 281a Sq.) | SM.79 (torpedo bomber) | Bomber Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Cipic, Josip (Josepp) | Ofw | Croatia | JFS-4, 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (joins 10/42 S.U.) | Bf 109E, Bf 109G-2 "KJ + GB" (lost 2/18/43) | Fighter Operational Clasp | Killed at Szezekanow on 18 February, 1943, cause unknown (Bf 109 Loss List). | |||
Cizek, Evzen | Czechoslovakia | 5 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Conde, Antonio | Hptm | Spain | 15(Sp)/JG-51 (S.U.) | Bf 109F-2 Werk # 12654 (lost 3/21/43) | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 21 March, 1943 during aerial combat at Map Quadrant Pl.Qu. 3563. | |||
Costache, | Uffz | Romania | 1 | 49th Romanian Jager Staffel | Bf 109G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His one known victory, a Soviet DB-3 on 1 August, 1943. (All OKL) | ||
Covre, Tullio | Uffz | Italy | 5 | 353a, 86a, 5a ANR | MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Crespi, | Fw | Italy | 236a (Dive Bomber Sq.) | Ju 87 | Dive Bomber Operational Clasp | Known to have hit the Royal Navy Cruiser HMS Southampton on 10 Januery, 1941. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | |||
Cristu, Cristu I. | Romania | Fighter unit, Russia 1942-1942 | PZL P.11 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | ||||
Csatho, Gyula | Maj | Hungary | Kdr 101/II Ftr. Grp (9/44) | Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | II Gruppe contained new fighter squadrons, 4,5 & 6. Source: Punka-Osprey. | |||
Cserny, | Lt | Hungary | 1 | 101/1 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-14 | Fighter Operational Clasp | One known victory, a Yak-9 northwest of Tolna on 19 January, 1945. Source: Punka-Osprey. | ||
Csikos, | Ogefr | Hungary | 2 | 102/1 Ftr. Sq. (9/44) | Bf109G | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Csukas, Kalman | LtCol | Hungary | Kdr 2nd Air Brigade (1/43 Ilovskoye S.U.) | Re 2000, Bf 109F | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Cuadra-Medina, Mario | Maj | Spain | 5 | Kdr 4 Escaudrilla Azul (7/43 S.U.), 15(Span)/JG-51(Oper.Citadel) | Fw 190A-3 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | The 4th Escaudrilla was the most successful of the "Spanish Blue" fighter units. Neulen | ||
Cuadra, Mariano | Maj | Spain | 10 | 15(Span)/JG-51 | Bf 109G | EP, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Cucchi, Carlo | Lt | Italy | 6 | 385a, 1a ANR | MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 6 victories. | ||
Cukr-Cooper, Vaclav | Czechoslovakia | 8 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Culinovic, Mato | Maj | 6/8/1907 | Zagreb, Croatia | 12 | 10 Sq./Kroat 4th Ftr Grp(9/41 Ukraine), Adj 15(Kroat)/JG-52(10/41), Kdr 1st Bomb Grp(8/42) | Bf 109E-3 "Green 11"(7/42), Bf 109E-7 "Green 29", Bf 109G-2 "Black 7", & G-6, Do 17K (lost) | EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge(10/1/41), Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Culinovic, Zivko | Croatia | 8 | 15(Kroat)/JG-52 | Bf 109G-6 | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Magnus. | |||
Cuscuna, Francesco | Fw | Italy | 5 | 75a, 2a ANR | MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Cvikic, Nikola | Hptm | Croatia | 2/Erg-Ost (2/43), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (joins 5/43 @ Taman) | Bf 109G-1 Wk# 14032 (dam 5/43), Bf 109G-2 "Blk 8", Bf 109G-2 Wk# 14205 "Yellow 2" (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp in Bronze | ||||
Cyprich, Frantisek | Fw | Slovakia | 12 | 13(Slow)/JG-52 | Bf 109G | EP, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
D' Addetta, | Lt | Italy | 412a Sq., 29o Gruppo (1940 Barentu, Eritrea) | CR.42 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Pictured with other 412a Squadriglia pilots in late 1940. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | |||
D'Agostinis, Giuseppe | Maj | Italy | Kdr 22 Gruppo Autonomo C.T. (Stalino Russia, 1/42 repl Borzoni) | MC.200 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
D'Ottaviano, Dino | Capt | Italy | 5 Stormo | Re.2002 (lost 10/23/43) | Dive Bomber Operational Clasp | KIA 23 October, 1943 over Yugoslavia, cause not reported. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani. | |||
Daffara, Vittorino | Oblt | Italy | 7 | 81a, 97a | CR.42, MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Plus three victories in Spain. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 7 victories. | ||
Dahl, Jalo | Fw | Finland | 4/LeLv-24 (8/41 Immola) | B-239 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Pictured with other LeLv-24 pilots. Dahl did note achieve Ace status. Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | |||
Damev, Boris Velyanov | Bulgaria | 1 | 672 (Jato) Sq./6th Fighter Regiment | Bf 109F & G | Fighter Operational Clasp | 3 damaged enemy. Source: Magnus. | |||
Damiani, Rinaldo | Lt | Italy | 6 | 97a | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Daniel, Laszlo | Oblt | Hungary | 11 | Tech Offz 101/3 Ftr. Sq. "Puma" (7/44) | Heja II, Bf 109G-6/U2 Wk # 760381 "W0 + 21" (7/44), Bf 109G-10 "W1 + 83" (1/45) | Hungarian Silver Medal of Valor w/Swords, EK 2, Fighter OPerational Clasp | |||
Darjan, Trajan | Romania | 11 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Darr, B | Uffz | 9/11/1919 | Silkeborg, Denmark | Instr FFS-16 (transport & bombers, 12/41), 4/JG-11(11/43) | Bf 109G-6 Werk # 20467 "White 3" (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
de Heppes, Aladar | Obstlt | 1904 | Hungary | 8 | Kdr 5/I Fighter Group/2nd Air Brigade (1/43 Ilovskoye S.U.), Kdr 101 Fighter Group "Puma" | Re 2000, Bf 109E-4, Bf 109G-2 "VO + 39" (5/43), Bf 109G-6 "V8 + 10" (5/44) | Hungarian Order of Officers Cross w/Swords, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His first two victories were achieved in his G-2. | |
De Masellis, | Oblt | Italy | Jafü OberItal. (Italy) | Bf 109G-6 Werk # 410239 (lost 2/8/45) | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIC 8 February, 1945 when he crashed on takeoff from the Osoppo airfield (Bf 109 Loss List). | |||
de Pena, Juan | Oblt | Spain | 1 | 15(Span)/JG-51 (2/43 S.U.) | Bf 109G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His one known victory, a Soviet Il-2 on 24 February, 1943. (All OKL) | ||
Debr | Oblt | Hungary | 25 | 5/3 Fighter Sq.(8/42), 5/1 Ftr. Sq.(4/43), 5/2 Ftr. Sq.(9/43), 101st Ftr Grp (5/44 Szolnok, Hungary) | R.2000 Heja II, Bf 109F-4/B "V + 03" (7/43), Bf 109G-4 & 6, Bf 109G-14 (11/44) | Hungarian Knights Cross w/Swords, EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Degimuss, Mintauts | Flg | Latvia | Training unit, FFS at Libau-Grobin, Courland (2/44) | Ar 66C | |||||
Devan, Stefan | Ogefr | Slovakia | 3rd Air Regt., SVZ | Avia B-534 | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Di Bert, Cesare | Offz Cand | Italy | 6 | 150a, 2o Gruppo (4/42 Sicily) | Re.2001 (4/42), MC.202, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 6 victories. | ||
Di Pauli, | Oblt | Italy | 412a Sq., 29o Gruppo (10/40 Barentu, Eritrea) | CR.42 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Pictured with other 412a Squadriglia pilots in late 1940. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | |||
Diaz-Benjumea, Julio Salvador | Maj | Spain | 2 Escaudrilla Azul (2/42 Chief Inspector), 15(Span)/JG-51(6/42 Orel) | Bf 109E-7, Bf 109F-4(6/42) | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
DiCesare, Ion | Romania | 5 | Fighter unit, USSR & Romania | Bf 109E & G | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. 16 to 19 victories, Wings Pallette-Pilots | ||||
DiCezare, Ion | Romania | 17 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Data found on autographed card online. | |||
Dimitrov, Gentcho | Lt | Bulgaria | 3 | 6th Fighter Regiment | D.520, Bf 109G-2, Bf 109G-6 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His victories; one B-24 and two P-38's. Neulen | ||
Dimitrov, M. | Maj | Bulgaria | Kdr Cadet Air Training School (12/39 Vrashdebna) | Fw 44 (German trainer) | Neulen | ||||
Disegna, Giovanni | Hptm | Italy | Kdr 119a Squadriglia/61 Gruppo Ricog (Stalino Russia, 1941) | Ca 311 | Observer Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Dobnikar, Janko | Hptm | Slovenia | 2 | 15(Kroat)/JG-52 | Bf 109G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | ||
Dobran, Ion | Lt | 2/5/1919 | Valeni, Podgoria, Romania | 10 | Sq Ldr, 9th Fighter Group (6/44 Tecuci) | IAR-80 & IAR-81, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Dobrovodsky, Ludovit | Uffz | Slovakia | 1 | 13(Slow)/JG-52 (4/43 Anapa S.U.) | Bf 109G-4 Werk # 19259 (interned by the Soviets) | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Defected to the Soviets at Novomalo on 9 September, 1943, along with Fw Anton Matusek. | ||
Doglio, Furio Niclot | Maj | 4/24/1908 | Cagliari, Italy | 7 | 353a, 20o Gruppo, 51o Stormo; Kdr 151a, 20o Gruppo, 51o Stormo (11/41, Gela 7/42) | Fiat G.50, MC.202 VII (MM9042) "< Red 1" (7/42) | Ital Gold Medal for Mil.Valor, Bronze & Silver Medals for Mil. Valor, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Oper. Clasp | ||
Dolezal, Frantisek | Czechoslovakia | 6 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Domjan, Pal | Uffz | Hungary | 1 | 5/2 Ftr. Sq. (1/43) | R.2000 Heja "V + 439" | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Donadio, | Maj | Italy | Kdr 101 Gruppo | Ju 87R | Dive Bomber Operational Clasp | Source: Axis History Forum | |||
Dora, Ambrus | Uffz | Hungary | 101/2 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-6 (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Drago, Carlo | Col | Italy | 5 | Kdr CSIR (Italian Expeditionary Corps, Stalino Russia, 1941) | MC.200 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | ||
Drago, Ugo | Lt | 3/3/21915 | Arborio (Vercelli), Italy | 17 | 363a, 150o Gruppo Autonomo (Sciacca 6/43); Kdr 4a ANR; Kdr 1a "Caneppele", 2o Gruppo | CR.42, MC.200, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G-6/U4 Wk# 18421 "Black 7" (6/43), Bf 109G-10/AS "Black 7" (1/45) | Ital. Silver Medals for Military Valor and two War Crosses, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Another source suggests 11 victories possibly. | |
Drenikov, G. | Maj | Bulgaria | Kdr Bulgarian Instruction School (12/39 Kasanlak) | Various models | Neulen | ||||
Dukovac, Mato | Hptm | 9/23/1918 | Surcin, Croatia | 44 | FFS AB 120, JFS 4, 15(Kro)/JG-52(2/43 Lovo), Stfkpt 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (10/43), Stfkpt 1/Kro JGr-1 (12/43) | Bf 109E, Bf 109G-2"Blk 3"(8/42), Bf 109G-2"Blk 11"(11/42). Bf 109G-2 Wk# 13761 (4/43), Bf 109G-4 Wk# 1497513? (2/43), Bf 109G-6"Blk <1"(11/43), Bf 109G-6 Wk# Black 1" (2/25/44) | DK-G (3/29/44), EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge (2/25/44), Fighter Operational Clasp | Defected to the Soviets on 20 September, 1944, with his wingman, Lt Vladimir Spoljar. | |
Dukovac, Mato | Oblt | Croatia | 21 | 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (10/43 S.U.) | Bf 109G | DK-G, EP, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Duplication? | ||
Dumbala, Ondrej (Andrej) | Maj | Slovakia | 14 | 5/JGr Drontheim (2/42, later 3/JFS-3), Kdr 13th Ftr Sq.(10/42), Stfkpt 13(Slow)/JG-52 (4/43 Anapa S.U.) | Ar 96, Bf 109D & E(2/42), Bf 1-9 F2 & F4, Bf 109G-2 & G-4/R6 "Yellow 12" (4/43 Anapa) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen. Per OKL; one known victory, a Soviet I-16 Rata SW of Smolenskaya on 18 January, 1943. | ||
Dumitrescu, Mircea | Ofw | Romania | 2 | 49th Romanian Jager Staffel ('43-'44) | IAR.80 & IAR.81, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Dumpis, Roberts | Flg | Latvia | 1/NSGr-12 (Latvian), FFS Plathe(7/44), 5/JG-4(3/45 J | Ar 66C, Hs 126, Fw 190A-8 | Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | ||||
Durchman, Matti Ensio | Uffz | Finland | 6 | LeLv-6, LeLv-30, LeLv-34 | B-239, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 6 victories. | ||
Dutsu, Vasiliu | LtCol | Romania | Kdr 8 Grupul Asalt (5/43 Kramatorskaya) | Hs 129B-2 | Assault Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Duval, Roger | Hptm | Vichy - France | 4 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | One of the four was individually achieved. Neulen | ||||
Dygryn-Ligoticky, Josef | Czechoslovakia | 6 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Dzal, Franjo | Obstlt | 4/9/1909 | Bihac, Croatia | 16 | Kdr 4.Kroat Fighter Grp(7/41), Kdr 15(Kroat)/JG-52(10/41), Kdr Ustasha Grp.(4/42) | Bf 109E in '41, Bf 109G-2 Werk # 13577 "Black 1" (7/42), Bf 109G-2 "Black 3" (8/42), Bf 109G-6 "<+" | EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Dzal, Zivko | Lt | Croatia | 12 | 2/Erg-Ost (2/43), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (joins 5/43 @ Taman) | Bf 109G-2 & G-6 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Ehrnrooth, Erkki Olavi | Maj | Finland | 5 | Kdr Koel [Test Flight] (Tampere 1/40), LeLv-34, LeLv-32 | Fiat G.50 (MM 4738) "SA-1" (1/40), B-239, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Elfving, Henrik | Oblt | Finland | 4/LeLv-24 (Immola 8/41) | B-239 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Pictured with other LeLv-24 pilots. Did not achieve Ace status. Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | |||
Eller, Voldemar | Lt | Estonia | NSGr-11 (Estonian) (10/43) | He 50, Ar 66C, Bu 131, Fw 190A-8 | EK 1 & 2, Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | ||||
Engler, | Maj | Vichy-France | Kdr G.C III/3 (11/42 Oran) | D.520 | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Enoche, Ion | Uffz | Romania | Esc 42/8 Grupul Asalt (8/43 Kramatorskaya) | Hs 129B-2 | Assault Operational Clasp | Shot down three times during his first three weeks of operation in September, 1943. Neulen | |||
Ercolani, | Capt | Italy | Kdr 96 Gruppo (8/40) | Ju 87B-2 | Dive Bomber Operational Clasp | Source: Axis History Forum | |||
Erdesz, Karoly | Gefr | Hungary | 101/3 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-6 "W0 + 88" (lost), Bf 109G-14 "W1 + 82" (lost 1/45) | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Erkinheimo, Niilo Johannes | Fw | Finland | 11 | LeLv-32 (8/42 Nurmoila), LeLv-34 (11/43) | Curtis Hawk-75A-6 "CUw-558" White 8" (8/42), Bf 109G "MT-223" (lost 11/43) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Ervi, | Hptm | Finland | 1/LeLv-34 (3/43) | Bf 109G | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Escalante, Gerardo | Oblt | Spain | 1 | 15(Span)/JG-51 (8/43 S.U.) | Fw 190A-3 | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His one known victory, a Soviet LaGG-5 S of Krassilina on 12 August, 1943. (All OKL) | ||
Escude-Gilbert, Ramon | Oblt | Spain | 1 | 15(Span)/JG-51 | Bf 109F-2 Werk # 12746 (dam 9/15/42) | EK 2, Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | WIA 15 September, 1942 and made an emergency landing in his F-2 at Musatschewka (Stankey). His one known victory, a Soviet Il-2 on 13 August, 1943. (All OKL) | ||
Escude, | Oblt | Spain | 1 | 15(Sp)/JG-51 (S.U.) | Bf 109F-2 Werk # 12746 (35% dam 9/15/42) | Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | WIA 15 September, 1942 due to enemy fire. Force landed near Musatschewka. | ||
Eskola, | Maj | Finland | Kdr LeLv-42 (7/41 Siikakangas, Finland) | Blenheim | Bomber Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Esnalante, Gerardo | Oblt | 2 | 15(Sp)/JG-51 (S.U.) | Fw 190A-2 Werk # 510 (lost 8/12/43) | Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | WIA 12 August, 1943 during aerial combat; force landed Map Quadrant Pl.Qu. 45517. | |||
Estbanez, Luis | Lt | Spain | 15(Sp)/JG-51 (S.U.) | Fw 190A-3 Werk # 494 "White 9" (lost 9/18/43) | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 18 September, 1943 during aerial combat at Jelnja. | |||
Eszenyi, | Hptm | Hungary | 4/III Bomber Group (8/41 Operation Barbarossa) | Ca 135 | Bomber Operational Clasp | Eszenyi's crew downed a Soviet I-16 on 10 August, 1941 near the besieged town of Nikolayev, S.U.. Neulen | |||
Ettore, Domenico | Offz Cand | Italy | 5 | 78a, 76a, 363a, 1a ANR | CR.42, MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | ||
Evinen, Veikko Arvid | Hptm | Finland | 5 | Kdr 3/LeLv-32 (Nurmoila 3/44), LeLv-34 | D.XXI "FR-114" & "FR-116" (6/41), B-239, Hawk 75A-2 "CU-581" "Blue 1" (3/44), Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA. Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
F | Oblt | Hungary | Hungarian" Staffel/JG-52 | Bf 109F & G | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
F | Oblt | Hungary | 5 | 101/4 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
F | Ogefr | Hungary | 2 | 101/5 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-14 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Fabbro, Del | Offz Cand | Italy | 378a, 155o Gruppo, 51o Stormo (7/42 Malta) | MC.202 (7/42) | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | |||
Fabian, Istvan "Koponya" | Offz Cand | Hungary | 23 | 101/2 Ftr. Sq. "Puma" (2/45) | Heja II, Bf 109G-6/U2 "W1 + 74"(2/45), Bf 109G-10/U4 Wk# 613107 "Yel 5" & Wk# 612778 "Yel 11" | Hungarian Silver Medal of Valor, EK 1 & 2(3/43), Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Fabijanovic, Sime | Oblt | Croatia | 15(Kroat)/JG-52 | Bf 109G | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | |||
Facchini, Domenico "Dotta" | Offz Cand | Italy | 5 | 169a | Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Faggioni, Carlo | Hptm | Italy | 132 Gruppo (6/42 Sicily, either 278a or 281a Sq.), "Buscaglia" Gruppo (3/44) | SM.84 (torpedo bomber), SM.79 | Bomber Operational Clasp | ||||
Falco, Nicolo | Hptm | Italy | Kdr 1a Squadriglia/Gruppo "Terracciano" (7/44 Goslar) | SM.81 | Transport Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Falconi, Tito | Obst | Italy | 5 | Kdr 3o Stormo (5/42), Kdr Replacement Fighter Group/2 Gruppo C.T. (7/44 Venaria) | CR.42, MC.200, MC.202, MC.205V, Fiat G.55 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | ||
Faludi, Karoly | Ogefr | Hungary | 1 | 101/2 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-6/U2 "W0 + 66 (dam3/45), Bf 109G-14 "Red 13" | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Fanali, Duilio | Obst | Italy | 1 | 160a, 12o Gruppo (8/40 El Adem); Kdr 155o Gruppo "Aeronautica Co-Belligerante" (Lecce 11/43) | CR-32 (8/40), MC.205V III (11/43) | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Fantini, Erio | Hptm | Italy | Kdr 3a Squadriglia'Gruppo "Trabucchi" (7/44 Goslar) | SM.81 | Transport Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Fattibene, Nicola | Hptm | Italy | Kdr 246a Squadriglia Transporto (Stalino Russia, November 1941) | SM.81 | Transport Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Fejfar, Stanislav B. | Czechoslovakia | 6 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Fekete, Otto | Offz Cand | Hungary | 2 | 101/5 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-14 | Fighter Operational Clasp | One known victory, a B-17 on 15 March, 1945. A 2nd, a Boston near Lake Balaton on 23 March, 1945. Source: Punka-Osprey. | ||
Ferdinandov, Yordan | Bulgaria | Fighter unit, 1943-1944 Defense of Bulgaria | Avia B.35 & B.135 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Shared victory, a B-17 on 30 March, 1944 with his leader Atanassov. Source Wings Palette-Pilots | ||||
Ferencina, Vladimir | Maj | 10/17/1905 | Biskupec, Croatia | 10 | Kdr 10th (Jato) Ftr.Sq./4th Ftr.Grp.(9/41 Ukraine), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (10/41 S.U.), Adj 3rd Ftr Grp | Hurricane, Bf 109E-7 "Grn 23 (4/42), Bf 109E-3 "Grn 15" (6/42), Bf 109G-2/R6 Wk#13517 "Blk 11" | EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge (5/3/42), Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Ferrandiz-Arjonilla, Carlos | Maj | Spain | 3 | Kdr 3 Escaudrilla Azul (form 8/42 Moron Fr.), 15(Span)/JG-51(12/42 Orel) | Bf 109F-4, Fw 190A-3(4/43) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Ferrandiz, Carlos | Maj | Spain | Kdr 3a Escaudrilla Azul (attached to JG-51 in the S.U. 11/42) | Bf 109F, Fw 190A-3 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: John Weal. | |||
Ferrazani, Giuseppe | Oblt | Italy | 5 | 356a, 160a, 90a | MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Ferrulli, Leonardo | Lt | 1/1/1918 | Brindisi, Italy | 21 | 91a, 10o Gruppo (12/40), 4o Stormo (Fuka 10/42); 90a | CR.32 ('37), CR.42 (lost 12/19/40), MC.200 (1/41), MC.202 III "Red 9" (10/42), MC.205V | Ital. Silver & Gold Medal of Military Valor, DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Shot down without injury on 19 December, 1940 in the Sollum-Bardia area (Libya) by F/O V.C. Woodward of RCAF No. 33 Sq. | |
Fibbia, Guido | Uffz | Italy | 6 | 365a, 95a, 2a ANR | CR.42, MC.200, MC>205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Plus three in victories in Spain. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 6 victories. | ||
Filatov, Russ | Maj | Russia | Kdr 1.Ostfliegerstaffel (russ.) 6/42 formerly RNNA | Ar 66C, Go145 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Filippi, Fausto | Oblt | Italy | 8 | 363a & Kdr 365a, 150o Gruppo Autonomo (prior to the Armistice); 5a ANR (1/45) | MC.200, MC.202, Bf 109G-6 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Filippi, Luigi | Maj | Italy | 7 | 75a; Kdr 156o Gruppo; Kdr 23o Gruppo, 3o Stormo (Tunisia 1/43) | MC.202 VII (MM9024?) "White 75" (1/43), MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Finali, Duilio | Oblt | Italy | 32* | 155 Gruppo C.T. | G.50, Ju 87B | EK 1 & 2, Dive Bomber Operational Clasp | *"Participated" in 32 aerial victories. Another 54 Italian pilots achieved more than five victories. Neulen | ||
Fioroni, Egeo | Oblt | Italy | 1 | 76a, 7o Gruppo, 54o Stormo (5/43 N. Africa); 1/JGr-Italien | MC.202 (5/43), Bf 109G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Firidov, | Lt | Spain | 1 | 15(Span)/JG-51 | Bf 109G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His one known victory, a Soviet Il-2 on 10 March, 1943. (All OKL) | ||
Fissore, Giuliano | Oblt | Italy | 6 | 395a & 393a, 160o Gruppo (10/40 Albania); 360a; 6a ANR | CR.42 (10/40), MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Flaccominio, Sergio | Italy | 389 Squadriglia (11/42) | Fiat CR.42, MC.202 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | ||||
Floznik, Ervin | Lt | Hungary | 5 | 102/1 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-6 | Hungarian Silver Medal for Merit w/Crown, (no mention of EK's), Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Fornaci, Fausto | Serg | Italy | 9 | 362a, 5a ANR, I/Ital.JGr. (Italy) | Bf 109G-6 Werk # 160411 (lost 2/6/45) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 6 February, 1945 during aerial combat with P-47's near Vicenza. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey & Bf 109 Loss List. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Forro, Pal | Lt | Hungary | 4 | 101/2 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-6 (damaged) | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Fortani, Dino | Uffz | Italy | 7 | 79a, 2a ANR | Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 7 victories. | ||
Foschini, Ettore | Maj | Italy | 7 | Kdr 21 Gruppo Autonomo C.T. (8/41 Stalino Russia), (5/43 Florence Italy), Kdr Cdo"Caccia"(7/44) | MC.200 (8/41), MC.205, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Fougier, Rino Corso | Gen | Hq. CAI (?) | unknown | DK-G(1/8/43), EK 1 & 2 | DK-G Awards List identifies Fougier as a pilot. | ||||
Fr | Offz Cand | Finland | 6 | LeLv-24, LeLv-32, 1/LeLv-34 (6/43 Utti), 2/HLeLv-30 (Kymi 8/44) | Fiat G.50, MS.406, B-239, Bf 109G-2 (6/43), Bf 109G-6 Wk# 166007 "MT-487" "Yellow 7" (8/44) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5.5 victories. Magnus, 4.5 victories. | ||
Francesco, Galeno | Lt Col | Romania | Kdr Grupul 3 (7/43) | Ju 87D-3 | Dive Bomber Operational Clasp | Grupul 3 was comprised of Esc. 73, 81 and 83. Neulen | |||
Francois, | Obst | Italy | Kdr 4o Stormo (4/42 N. Africa) | MC.202 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | |||
Franko, Laszlo | Lt | Hungary | 102/4 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-6 (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | MIA 2 November, 1944 opposing a bomber raid near Cegled. Source: Punka-Osprey. | |||
Frantisek, Josef | Czechoslovakia | 17 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Frigerio, Iacopo | Oblt | Italy | 5 | 97a, 9o Gruppo, 4o Stormo (Comiso 9/41) | MC.202 II (MM7712) "Red 2" (9/41), Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Frijs, Erhard Kragh Juel | 4/17/1912 | Denmark | 2 | Finnish Fighter unit, 1940 | Fokker D.XXI | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 19 February, 1940 during aerial combat against the Soviets. Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | ||
Frutos, Juan | Hptm | Spain | 2 | 15(Span)/JG-27 | Bf 109F | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Furst, Bohumil | Czechoslovakia | 5 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Furtinovic, Desimir | Fw | Croatia | JG-104 (3/43), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (joins 10/43 @ Nikolayev) | Bf 109G-4 & G-6 | |||||
Fuszek, Resz | Lt | Hungary | 101/3 Ftr. Sq. (12/44) | Bf 109G-14 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Punka-Osprey. | |||
Gabrielsson, T. | LtCol | Finland | Kdr PLeLv, Bomber Grp.(10/43) | Ju 88A-4 | Bomber Operational Clasp | Replaced by Maj T.Meller after unifying command of LeLv's 42, 44 & 48 due to limited aircraft in the three. Neulen | |||
Galambos, | Lt | Hungary | 101 Ftr. Grp. | Bf 109G-14 "White 7" (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | His 109 was written off while taking off on a combat patrol, his disposition unknown. Source: Punka-Osprey. | |||
Galarza-Sanchez, Felipe | Hptm | Spain | 3 | 15(Span)/JG-51 (7/43 S.U.) | Fw 190A-3 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Galea, Ion | Lt | Romania | 10 | 52nd Fighter Squadron (Autumn 1943 Mamaia) | Bf 109E-4 "Yellow 65" | Fighter Operational Clasp | Roba photo, Neulen. Bowers/Lednicer, 10 victories. | ||
Galic, Cvitan | Hptm | 5/5/1909 | Gorica, Croatia | 38 | 10 or 11 Sq./Kroat 4th Ftr Grp (9/41 Ukraine), 15(Kroat)/JG-52, Kdr Kroat 23rd Ftr Grp (3/44) | Bf 109E-3, Bf 109G-2 Wk# 13445 "Blk 15" (3/11/42 crash), Bf 109G-2 Wk# 13432 "Blk 3"(8/42), Bf 109G-2 Wk# 13654 "Blk 12" (9/9/42 crash), Bf 109G-2 Wk# 13642 "Yel 6"(5/13/43), Bf 109G-6, Morane 406 in 23FG | DK-G (7/23/43), EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 6 April, 1944 by a bomb blast on the ground from a Spitfire IX of SAAF No. 2 Sq.. | |
Garcia, Narciso | Oblt | Spain | 15(Sp)/JG-51 (S.U.) | Bf 109F-2 Werk # 9250 (lost 3/18/43) | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIC 18 March, 1943 when he crashed near Seschteschinskaja due to a technical fault. | |||
Garret-Rueda, Frederico | Oblt | Spain | 1 | 15(Span)/JG-51 | Bf 109F | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His one known victory, a Soviet LaGG-3 10 km NW of Bilkhov on 5 July, 1942. (All OKL) | ||
Gasparfalvy, Jozsef | Lt | Hungary | 101/3 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-10 "Blue 7" (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | POW 3 April, 1945 when he belly landed "Blue 7" in enemy territory. Source: Punka-Osprey. | |||
Gaucci, Roberto | Uffz | Italy | 7 | 360a, 378a | MC.200, MC.205V Fiat G.gg, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 7 victories. | ||
Gavilan, Ramon | Hptm | Spain | 9 | 3rd Span. Escaudrilla, 15(Span)/JG-51 | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Gavriliu, Vasile | Air Cdre. | Romania | 12 | Various Romanian Fighter Squadrons incl. 49th Rom. Jager Staffel | Bf 109F & G | EK 1 & 2, Rom.Michael the Brave Order, Aero Virtue 4th Cl, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Gazapi, Dragutin | Uffz | 9/2/1922 | Kriz, Croatia | 6 | JG-104 (3/43), 15(Kroat)/JG-52(joins 10/43 @ Nikolayev S.U.) | Bf 109E, Bf 109G-2, Bf 109G-4, Bf 109G-6 Werk # 19275 (or 19475, Bf 109 Loss List) (lost 11/27/43) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 27 November, 1943 during aerial combat in Map Quadrant Pl.Qu. 46143 (Bf 109 Loss List). | |
Geletko, Karol | Uffz | Slovakia | 2 | 13(Slow)/JG-52(9/43 S.U.) | Bf 109G-4 Werk # 14982 (75% damaged 9/29/43) | EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | Injured 29 September, 1943 when he crashed at Kertsch due to engine trouble. | ||
Gemes, | Ogefr | Hungary | 1/1 Ftr. Sq. (8/42) | R.2000 Heja | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Genchev, Georgi | Lt | Bulgaria | Avia B-534, Bf 109E | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||||
Georgiev, K. | Maj | Bulgaria | Kdr 2nd Fighter Group (12/39 Karlovo) | Avia B-534 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Georgiev, Mikhail Grigorov | Bulgaria | 1 | 672 (Jato) Sq./6th Fighter Regiment | Bf 109F & G | Fighter Operational Clasp | 2 damaged enemy. Source: Magnus. | |||
Gerdt, Aimo Emil | Fw | Finland | 6 | LeLv-32, LeLv-34, LeLv-30 | B-239, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5.83 victories. | ||
Geric, Alexander | Uffz | Slovakia | 9 | 13(Slow)/JG-52 (4/43 Anapa S.U.) | Bf 109G-4 Werk # 14938 "Yellow 2" (interned by Soviets) | EP, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | He defected to the Soviets at Novomalo on 11 September, 1943, along with Gefr V. Tkacik, another Slovak pilot. Alternate spelling: Gerik. | ||
Gerthofer, Jan | Oblt | Slovakia | 24 | 13(Slow)/JG-52 | Bf 109F, Bf 109G-2, G-4 & G-6 | DK-G, EP, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Geymet, Eugenio | Hptm | Italy | Kdr 2a Squadriglia/Gruppo "Trabucchi" (7/44 Goslar) | SM.81 | Transport Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Gheorghe,Radu | Lt Col | Romania | Kdr Grupul 7 (6/43 Vanatoare, Ukraine) | Bf 109G | Fighter Operational Clasp | This unit operated with JG-3. Neulen | |||
Ghierini, Bruno G. | LtCol | Italy | Kdr 61 Gruppo Autonomo Ricognizione ( Stalino Russia, 1941) | Ca 311 | Observer Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Gianella, Luigi | Hptm | Italy | 12 | 92a; 4o Stormo (N. Africa); Kdr 84a | CR.42, MC.200, MC.205V, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Gianelli, Giuseppe | Oblt | Italy | Kdr 3a Squadriglia "Graffer"/2 Gruppo C.T. (7/44 Cascina Vaga) | MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G-6 (6/44) | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Giardina, Antonio | Offz Cand | Italy | 5 | 410a 29o Gruppo (10/40 Greece); 300a | CR.42 (10/40), MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Gibellini, | Oblt | Italy | 73a, 9oGruppo, 4o Stormo (8/42 Fuka) | MC.202 (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Giordanino, Gino | Maj | Italy | Kdr Sq. Bombardamento "E.Muti" (7/44 Pozzolo) | Bomber Operational Clasp | Neulen | ||||
Giudice, Eber | Hptm | Italy | 5 | 393a, 160o Gruppo (10/40 Albania); 352a; 164a; Kdr 371a | CR.42 (10/40), MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Giuntella, Giulio Cesare | Oblt | Italy | 85a, 18o Gruppo (10/40 Ursel Belgium) | CR.42 "White 7" (10/40) | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | |||
Gorbatchov, Oleg | Lt | Russia | 3/TG Gruppe-S | Bf 109G-14 Werk # 332519 (lost) | Transport (Ferry) Operational Clasp | ||||
Gori, Renato | Fw | Italy | 8/JG-53 (Italy) | Bf 109G-6 Werk # 163339 "Black 4 + I" (lost 4/15/44) | Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | Injured 15 April, 1944 when he was forced to bail from his G-6 near the Tuscania airfield due to an engine fire. Former Italian pilot taken on by JG-53 in December, 1943. Neulen | |||
Gorrini, Luigi | Uffz | 7/12/1917 | Alseno, Italy | 19 | 85a Squadriglia (11/40 N. Africa), 18 Gruppo, 3 Stormo C.T. (1/43 Tunisia/Sicily), 2a ANR | CR.42, MC.200AS (1/41), MC.202 III "White 2" (1/43), MC.205V (2/43), Bf 109G-6 (3/43) | Ital. Bronze & Gold Medals for Military Valor, EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Gostini, | Hptm | Italy | Kdr 98a, 7o Gruppo, 54o Stormo (6/41 Malta) | MC.200 | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Graffer, Giorgio | Hptm | 5/14/1912 | Trento, Italy | 5 | Kdr 365a Sq, 150o Gruppo, 53o Stormo (Caselle 7/40) | CR.42 "White 365" (7/40) | Bronze & Gold Medals for Military Valor, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Graovac, Vladimir | Hptm | Croatia | Kdr 13th Bomber Sq./5th Bomber Group (4/41 Zagreb), KG-3 (10/41 S.U.) | Do 17Z in KG-3 | Bomber Operational Clasp | ||||
Graudins, Augusts | Hptm | Latvia | Kdr 2/NSGr-12 (Latvian) (6/44) | Ar 66C | EK 1 & 2, Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | The 2nd Latvian Night Harassment unit operating from Salas airfield, eastern Latvia. Neulen | |||
Graziani, Rodolfo | Hptm | Italy | 132 Gruppo (6/42 Sicily, either 278a or 281a Sq.) | SM.84 (torpedo bomber), SM.79 | Bomber Operational Clasp | ||||
Greceanu, Tudor | Oblt | Romania | 20 | 49th Romanian Jager Staffel | IAR 80, IAR 81, Bf 109E, Bf 109G | DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Survived the war. Neulen. Bowers/Lednicer, 20 victories. | ||
Gredicak, Djuro | Lt | Yugoslavia | 21st Kroat Ftr Sq. (Borongaj 4/44) | MS 406C | Fighter Operational Clasp | In the Spring of 1944, he opposed American bombers of the 15th Air Force. Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | |||
Gregov, Ivan | Oblt | Yugoslavia | 21st Kroat Ftr Sq. (Borongaj 4/44) | G.50bis | Fighter Operational Clasp | In the Spring of 1944, he opposed American bombers of the 15th Air Force. Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | |||
Grigore, C. | Hptm | Romania | Kdr 7th Fighter Group (6/42 Karpovka) | Bf 109E | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Grun, Viliam | Slovakia | 1 | 13th Fighter Squadron (9/39) | Avia B-534 | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | One known victory a Polish RWD-8 liason aircraft on 26 September, 1939. Grun flew escort for the Ju 87. Neulen | |||
Guarnaccia, Filippo | 7 | Fighter unit | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||||
Guerci, Mario | Fw | Italy | 5 | 73a | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Guibert, Javier Maria | Lt | Spain | 2 | 15(Span)/JG-51 | Bf 109G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His first known victory, a Soviet LaGG-3 on 10 June, 1943. A 2nd, another LaGG-3 on 6 August, 1943. (All OKL) | ||
Guidi, Amedeo | Hptm | Italy | 6 | Kdr 366a, Kdr 2a ANR | MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 6 victories. | ||
Guiducci, Spiridione | Fw | Italy | 5 | 90a, 10o Gruppo (6/40 Libya); 353a; 357a | CR.42 (6/40), MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Guntchev, Alexander | Lt | Bulgaria | Avia B-534, Bf 109E | Fighter Operational Clasp | One of the first seven Bulgarians sent to Germany in June, 1938, to be trained as a fighter pilot and instructor. Neulen | ||||
Gyenes, Laszlo | Hptm | Hungary | Stfkpt 1/3 Fighter Squadron (8/41 Operation Barbarossa) | Re 2000 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Gyenis, Tivadar | Offz Cand | Hungary | 1 Ungarische Jabostaffel (12/42) | Bf 109F-4/B "V + 08" (lost 1/43) | Fighter Operational Clasp | Gyenis crash landed his F-4 at Rossosh in January, 1943. Source: Punka-Osprey. | |||
Halasi, Sandor | Oblt | Hungary | 1 | 101/1 Ftr. Sq., Kdr 101/3 Ftr. Sq. (11/44 repl Debr | Bf 109G-6, Bf 109G-14 "W1 + 25" (dam 12/44) | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Halonen, Eero Martti Olavi | Uffz | Finland | 16 | LeLv-24 | B-239, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 16 victories. | ||
Hamalainen, J. | Finland | 5 | LeLv-? | Bf 109G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Magnus. | |||
Hanila, | Hptm | Finland | Kdr LeLv-32 (7/41 Hyvinkaa, Finland) | Fokker D.XXI | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Hanovec, Frantisek | Fw | Slovakia | 5 | 13(Slow)/JG-52 (3/43 Anapa S.U.) | Bf 109G-4/R6 "CU + PQ" (3/43) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Hanus, Josef G. | Czechoslovakia | 5 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Haraldson, Sten | Uffz | Sweden | Flygflottilj 19 (F-19) 1/40 | Gloster Gladiator | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA Summer, 1942. A Swedish volunteer serving with the Finnish Air Force. Neulen | |||
Harju-Jeanty, R. | Maj | Finland | Kdr E/LeLv-26 (7/41 Joroinen, Finland) | Fiat G.50 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Harmaja, Tapani | Lt | Finland | 4/LeLv-24 (1/40 Joutseno) | D.XXI (1/40) | Fighter Operational Clasp | Pictured with other LeLv-24 pilots. Did not achieve Ace status. Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | |||
Hary, Kalman | Hptm | Hungary | Kdr 101/1 Fast Bomber Squadron (8/44 Veszprem repl Herszenyi) | Me 210Ca-1 | Destroyer Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Hattinen, Lars Paul Erich | Fw | 1922 | Finland | 6 | 1/LeLv-28 (Tampere 2/43) | MS.406 "MS-631" (2/43), Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Hautzinger, Sandor | Offz Cand | Hungary | 5 | 5/2 Ftr. Sq. (8/43) | Bf 109F-4/B, Bf 109G-6 | Hungarian & EK's Not known, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Heikinaro, | Uffz | Finland | 1 | LeLv-24 (12/39) | B-239 | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | One known victory, a Soviet SB-2 bomber of 41.SBAP on 1 December, 1939. Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. | ||
Heinil | Hptm | Finland | Kdr E/LeLv-32 (6/41 Hyvink | Fiat G.50, MS.406 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | |||
Heiskala, | Offz Cand | Finland | Koel [Test Flight Unit] (1/40 Tampere) | D.XXXI "FR-84" (lost 1/40) | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 20 January, 1940; shot down by a Soviet DB-3 gunner. Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | |||
Helebrant, Josip | Hptm | 10/14/1910 | Karlovac, Croatia | 11 | JFS-4, 10 or 11 Sq./Kroat 4th Ftr Grp(Mariupol 12/41), 15(Kroat)/JG-52, Stfkpt 2/KroJGr-1(12/43) | Bf 109E, Bf 109G-2 Wk# 13463 "Blk 8"(8/42), Fiat C-202 "Blk 1"(5/44), Bf 109G-10 "Blk 3"(4/45) | EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge(10/6/42), Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Hellebrandt, Josip | Hptm | Croatia | 10 | 15(Kroat)/JG-52 | Bf 109E, Bf 109G-2 & G-6 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | ||
Herszenyi, Istvan | Hptm | Hungary | Kdr 101/1 Fast Bomber Squadron (3/44 Veszprem Hungary) | Me 210Ca-1 | Destroyer Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Herttua, | Finland | Fighter unit, 1941-1944 | Curtiss P-36 Hawk | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | ||||
Hevia, Gonzalo | Hptm | Spain | 11 | 15(Span)/JG-51, 12(Span)/JG-51(4/43 S.U.), 15(Span)/JG-51 (5/43 S.U.) | Bf 109G | EP, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Hietala, Oiva | Finland | 1 | Fighter unit, 1941-1944 | B-239, F2A Buffalo | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | |||
Hillo, Jaakko Juho | Fw | Finland | 8 | 1/LeLv-32 (10/43) | Curtis Hawk-75A "CU-580" "White 0" (10/43), Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | 220 combat missions. Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 8 victories. | ||
Holeczy, | Lt | Hungary | 1 | 101/III Ftr. Grp. | Bf 109G-10 "Yellow 17" (lost 3/45) | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Holm, | Maj | Finland | Kdr LeLv-12 (7/41 Mikkeli, Finland) | Fokker C.X, Curtiss Hawk-75A & Gloster Gladiator | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Horthy, Istvan (Stephan) | Oblt | Hungary | 1/3 Fighter Squadron (7/42 Stary-Oskol S.U.), Stfkpt 1/1 Ftr. Sq. (8/42) | Re 2000 "V-421" (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Horvath, Gy | Lt | Hungary | 1 | 102/1 Ftr. Sq. (12/44), 101/7 Ftr. Sq. (2/45) | Bf 109G-14 (lost 2/45) | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Horvath, Gyula | Hptm | Hungary | Kdr 5/2 Ftr. Sq. (11/42), Deputy Kdr 101 Fighter Group (5/44 Ferihegy Hungary) | R.2000 Heja, Bf 109F-4/B, Bf 109G-4 & 6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Hoy, Tobor | Ogefr | Hungary | 1/2/1 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-6 (lost 8/44) | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Hrachowina, Fritz | Fw | Czechoslovakia. | NJG-1 | Bf 110G-4/R3/R8 Werk # 140655 "G9 + AA" (interned in Swden) | Night Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Hrastovcan, Leopold | Uffz | Croatia | 1 | JG-104 (4/43), II/EJG-1 (12/43), 1/JGr-Kro (4/44) | Bf 109G-2 & G-6 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | One known victory, a 15th Air Force B-24 near Zapresic on 23 April, 1944. Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | ||
Huhanantti, Tatu Mauri | Oblt | Finland | 6 | LeLv-24 (1/40) | D.XXXI (1/40), B-239, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Hulina, Nikola | Uffz | Croatia | JG-104 (4/43), II/EJG-1 (12/43) | Bf 109G-2 | Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | ||||
Huotari, Jouko Armas Antero | Ofw | Finland | 18 | 3/LeLv-24 (9/41 Lunkula) | B-239 "BW-353" "Orange 8" (9/41), F2A Buffalo, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Huszar, Andras | Offz Cand | Hungary | 3 | 101/3 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Hyrkki, Tuomo | Finland | 5 | LeLv-28 | Bf 109G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Magnus. | |||
Iacobi, | Lt | Sweden | 1 | Flygflottilj 19 (1/40) | Gladiator "F" | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His one known victory, a Soviet I-15bis of 145.IAP on 12 January, 1940. Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | ||
Ianculescu, Eugen | Romania | 2 | Fighter unit over Romania 1943 & 1944 | IAR.80 & IAR.81 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | |||
Iannicelli, Giorgoi | Hptm | 1912 | Italy | Kdr 369a Squadriglia/22 Gruppo C.T. (Stalino Russia, 1941) | MC.200 | Gold Madaglia d'Oro al VM(Ital. Highest Bravery Award), Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 29 December, 1941 during aerial combat with a horde of Soviet I-16's and MiG-3's. Neulen | ||
Ikonen, Sakari Heikki | Ofw | Finland | 6 | 4/LeLv-24 (1/40 Joutseno), LeSK, T-LLv-35 | D.XXI (1/40), B-239, F2A Buffalo, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5.75 victories. Magnus, 4 victories. | ||
Ikonjikov, Arsenije | Hptm | Croatia | 2/Erg-Ost, 15(Kroat)/JG-52, JG-104 (5/43) | Bf 109G-2 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Sent to JG-104 for further training. Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | |||
Ilanko, K. | Maj | Finland | Kdr LeLv-6 (7/41 Nummela, Finland) | I-153 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Iliev, Bogdan | Lt | Bulgaria | Avia B-534, Bf 109E | Fighter Operational Clasp | Trained as a fighter pilot in Germany in March, 1939. Neulen | ||||
Iliev, Khr. | Maj | Bulgaria | Kdr 2nd Assault Regiment | PZL P43B, DAR-10 | Assault Operational Clasp | Liquidated by the Communists after the Bulgarian Government changed sides in September, 1944. Neulen | |||
Illy, Sandor | Lt Col | Hungary | Kdr 2nd Air Brigade (3/43) | Bf 109 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Ilveskorpi, E. | Oblt | Finland | Kdr 3/LeLv-30 (6/41 Pori) | Fiat G.50, MS.406 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | |||
Inehmo, Martti Olavi Kalervo | Lt | Finland | 8 | 2/LeLv-28 (11/41 Vitana) | MS.406 "MS-318" "White 2" (11/41), MS.406 "MS-618" (lost 12/41) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Inkey, Victor | Lt | Hungary | 101/8 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-6 "White 4" (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | MIA 8 March, 1945 after being shot down by Soviet flak and bailing out over enemy territory. Source: Punka-Osprey. | |||
Ionescu, Emanoil | Gen. | Romania | Kdr Corpul 1 Aerien (5/44) | Bf 109F & G | RK(5/20/44) | ||||
Iranyi, Pal | Oblt | Hungary | 6 | 2/1 Ftr. Sq. (3/44), Deputy Kdr 101/1, Kdr 101/I Ftr. Grp "Puma" (5/44) | CR-42, R.2000 Heja, Bf 109F-4/B, Bf 109G-6 "V8 + 22" (5/44), Bf 109G-6/U2 "W0 + 70" (7/44) | Hungarian Knights Cross w/Swords, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
It | Oblt | Finland | 4 | LeLv-24 (1/40) | Fokker D.XXXI "FR-91" (1/40) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Ivanic, Dragutin | Lt | Croatia | 18 | 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (7/43 Taganrog) | Bf 109E, Bf 109G-2 & G-6 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Ivanov, Gencho Dimitrov | Bulgaria | 3 | 692 (Jato) Sq./6th Fighter Regiment | Bf 109F & G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | 2 damaged enemy. Source: Magnus. | |||
Ivanov, I. | Maj | Bulgaria | Kdr 4th Army Air group (12/39 Gorna-Ornahovitsa) | Avia B-71, Do 11 | Bomber Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
J | Fw | Finland | 29 | LeLv-30, 4/LeLv-24 (8/41, R | B-239 "BW-377" "Black 1" (10/42), F2A Buffalo, Bf 109G | DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Jambor, Stefan | Uffz | Slovakia | 13(Slow)/JG-52 (Cz.) | Bf 109G-6 "White 4" (lost 6/26/44) | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 26 June, 1944 during aerial combat with P-51's of 52FG, 15AAF. Bailed safely at Hubice, but was either mortally wounded or has been suggested he may have been shot in his chute. | |||
Jankovic, Jeronim | Fw | Croatia | 1 | JG-104 (4/43), II/EJG-1 (12/43), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (3/44), III/JG-52 (4/44) | Bf 109G-2, G-4 & G-6 | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | ||
Jankovic, Josef | Uffz | Slovakia | 7 | 13(Slow)/JG-52 | Bf 109F, Bf 109G-2 Werk # 14830 (70% damaged) | Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Jankovski, Juraj | Maj | Croatia | 2/Erg-Ost, 15(Kroat)/JG-52, JG-104 (5/43) | Bf 109G-2 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Sent to JG-104 for further training. Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | |||
Janouch, Svatopluk | Czechoslovakia | 5 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Jelacic, Josip | StabsFw | Croatia | 16 | JG-104 (3/43), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (joins 10/43 @ Nikolayev), 1/JGr-Kro (7/44) | Bf 109G-2, Bf 109G-4 & G-6 in JG-52 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Jelak, Mihajlo | Lt | Croatia | 15(Kroat)/JG-52, 2.Lovacko Jato (Lucko FP 4/45) | Bf 109G-14 Werk # 2127 "Black 27" (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Jergovic, Ivan | Oblt | Croatia | 16 | JFS-4 (7/41), 10 or 11 Sq./Kroat 4th Ftr Grp (Mariupol 12/41), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 | Bf 109E in 4 Grp, Bf 109G-2 & G-6 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Jicha, Vaclav | Czechoslovakia | 7 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Joensuu, Antti Ilmari "Pitk | Uffz | Finland | 5 | 2/LeLv-26 (Ruokolahti 2/40), 1/HLeLv-34 (5/44 Kymi) | Gladiator II "GL-256" (2/40), Bf 109G-6 (5/44) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Nick-named "Long Jim". Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Magnus, 1 victory. | ||
Jordanov, Nikolai | Lt | Bulgaria | Avia B-534, Bf 109E | Fighter Operational Clasp | One of the first seven Bulgarians sent to Germany in June, 1938, to be trained as a fighter pilot and instructor. Neulen | ||||
Jusu, | Maj | Finland | Kdr LeLv-28 (2/40), Kdr LeLv-46(7/41 Luonetjarvi, Fin) | MS.406 (Fr. ftr.), Blenheim in LeLv-46 | Fighter and Bomber Operational Clasps | ||||
Jutila, Lauri Olavi | Ofw | Finland | 8 | LeLv-30, LeLv-32 (Suulaj | Hurricane I Ser # N2394 "HC452" "Black 2" (5/42), B-239, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA7 June, 1943 (Magnus). Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 7.5 victories. | ||
Juutilainen, Eino Ilmari "Illu" | Offz Cand | 2/21/1914 | Lieksa, Finland | 96 | 3/LeLv-24 (Suulaj | Fokker D.XXI, Fiat G.50, B-239 "BW-364" "Orange 4" (12/42), Bf 109G-2 "MT-222" "Yel 2"(3/44) | Double Mannerheim Cross, DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
K | Oblt | Hungary | 2 | 5/2 Ftr. Sq. (9/43), Deputy Kdr 101/2 (4/44) | Bf 109F-4/B, Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Kajanto, Jaakko Olavi | Fw | Finland | 5 | LeLv-32 (4/42 Suulaj | Curtis Hawk-75 (4/42), Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 19 March, 1943 (Magnus). Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Kalaja, H. | Hptm | Finland | Kdr 1/LeLv-30 | Fiat G.50, MS.406 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | |||
Kalima, Martti Tauno Johannes | Hptm | Finland | 11 | 3/LeLv-30(11/41 Tiikj | D.XXI "FR-148"&"FR-150"(11/41), Fiat G.50, MS.406 Wk # 674 "MS-622" "Red 2" (6/44) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Kalman, | Offz Cand | Hungary | 1 | 101/III Ftr. Grp. | Bf 109G-10 | Fighter Operational Clasp | One known victory, a Yak-9 southeast of Szakesfehervar on 8 March, 1945. Source: Punka-Osprey. | ||
Kalman, Istvan | Oblt | Hungary | 12 | 5/2 Ftr. Sq. (7/43), 102/1 Ftr. Sq. (9/44), 101/7 Ftr. Sq. (1/45) | R.2000 Heja II, Bf 109F-4/B, Bf 109G-6, Bf 109G-14 | Hungarian Silver Medal for Merit w/Crown, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Karadimtchev, E. | Maj | Bulgaria | Kdr 3rd Reconnaissance Group (12/39 Jambol) | Letov S-328 (Cz. Recon AC) | Observer Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Karatsonyi, Mihaly | Lt | Hungary | 5 | 101/3 Ftr. Sq. "Puma" (6/44) | Bf 109G-6 "V8 + 53" (lost 6/44) | Hungarian Bronze Medal for Merit, EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Karelin, Cyrill | Lt | Russia | 3/TG Gruppe-S | Bf 109G-14 Werk # 782211 (lost) | Transport (Ferry) Operational Clasp | ||||
Karhila, Ky | Oblt | 5/2/1921 | Rauma, Finland | 32 | 1/LeLv-32 (Lappeenranta 9/41), LeLv-30, LeLv-34, Kdr 3/HLeLv-24 (Lappeenranta 6/44) | Hawk 75A-6 Ser# 13644 "CUw-560" "Yel 0" (9/41), B-239, Bf 109G-6/R6 Wk# 165342 "MT-461" | DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Karhunen, Jorma "Joppe" | Maj | 3/17/1913 | Pyh | 31 | 1/LeLv-24(Immola 12/39), Kdr 3/LeLv-24(8/41, 5/43 Suulaj | Fokker D.XXI "FR-112" "Black 7" (12/39), B-239 "BW-366 "Orange 6" (8/41), Bf 109G | Mannerheim Cross, DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Karjalainen, L. | Hptm | Finland | Kdr 3/LeLv-6 (6/41 Turku) | Fiat G.50, MS.406 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | |||
Karnay, Erno | Lt | Hungary | 1 | 101/1 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Karner, Albin | Oblt | Croatia | JFS-4 (7/41), 10 or 11 Sq./Kroat 4th Ftr Grp (9/41) | Bf 109E & F | |||||
Karu, Veikko Johannes | Hptm | Finland | 10 | 4/LeLv-24 (1/40), LeLv-26, LeLv-28, Kdr 2/LeLv-30 (Pori 6/41, Suulaj | Fokker D.XXI "FR-129" "Red 1" (11/41), Fiat G.50, MS.406, B-239, Bf 109G | Mannerheim Cross, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Kassianov, | Lt | Bulgaria | 6th Fighter Regiment (3/44 Sofia) | D.520, Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | WIA 30 March, 1944, reportedly shot and badly wounded while haning in his parachute by American escorts fighters. Neulen | |||
Kasza, | Ogefr | Hungary | 1 | 2/1 Ftr. Sq. (4/44), 101/1 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-6 (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Katajainen, Nils Edvard "Nipa" | Ofw | 5/31/1919 | Helsinki, Finland | 36 | 3/LeLv-24 (3/42 Kontupohja), 3/HLeLv-24 (Lappeenranta 5/43 and 7/44) | B-239 "BW-368" "Yellow 1" (3/42), Bf 109G-6 Wk# 165461 "MT-476" "Yellow 7" (7/44) | Mannerheim Cross, DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Kauppinen, Osmo Kalervo | Oblt | Finland | 6 | LeLv-24 (3/42 Suursaari Is.) | B-239 (3/42), Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Kauppinen, Viljo Ilmari | Fw | Finland | 10 | LeLv-24 | B-239, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Bf 109G | |||
Kauzlaric, Tomislav "Toma" | Ofhr | 12/21/1907 | Delnice, Croatia | 11 | 10 or 11 Sq./Kroat 4th Ftr Grp(9/41), 15(Kroat)/JG-52('42), 1st Ftr Grp(7/43), 21st Ftr Sq.(10/43) | Bf 109E-7/trop "Green 2" in 4/42, Bf 109F, Bf 109G-2 "Black 4" in July'42, Fiat G.50 "3504"(4/44) | EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge(10/9/42), Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Kazar, | Lt | Hungary | 2 | 1/1 Ftr. Sq. (8/42) | R.2000 Heja | Fighter Operational Clasp | His two known victories, both LaGG-3's near the village of Davidovka on 9 August, 1942. Source: Punka-Osprey. | ||
Kelez, | Fw | Croatia | 15(Kroat)/JG-52 | Bf 109G-2 & G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Another of the many Croat airmen executed at the hands of tito's partisans the latter half of 1944. Neulen | |||
Kenyeres, Miklos | Oblt | Hungary | 18 | 5/3 Ftr Sq. (8/42 Russia), 5/2 Ftr. Sq. (7/43), 101st Fighter Group (5/44 Szolnok Hungary) | Heja II, Bf 109G-4 & 6 | Hungarian Knights Cross w/Swords, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Kepsu, K. | Maj | Finland | Kdr PLeLv-42(3/44) | Ju 88A-4 | Bomber Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Kereki, Karoly | Uffz | Hungary | 1 | 5/1 Ftr. Sq. (4/43), 5/2 Ftr. Sq. (9/43) | Bf 109F-4/B | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Keresztes, | Hptm | Hungary | 1 | 1/1 Ftr. Sq. (8/42) | R.2000 | Fighter Operational Clasp | One known victory, a LaGG-3 near the village of Davidovka on 9 August, 1942. Source: Punka-Osprey. | ||
Kerges, Laszlo | Ogefr | Hungary | 3 | 101/5 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-14, Bf 109G-10/U4 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Keskinummi, Kosti Rauni | Uffz | Finland | 6 | LeLv-24 | B-239, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Kessler, Axel Meinhart | Ofhr | Estonia | NSGr-11 (Estonian) (10/43), II/JG-4('45) | He 50, Ar 66C, Bu 131, Fw 190A-8 Werk # 961076 "Black 10" interned Sweden 19 April, 1945 | EK 1 & 2, Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | ||||
Kiljunen, Aaro Jaakko | Uffz | Finland | 6 | LeLv-32 | B-239, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5.33 victories. Magnus, 5.33 victories. | ||
Kilpinen, Lasse | Oblt | Finland | 1 | 2/LeLv-24 (4/42) | B-239 "BW-394" | EK 2, Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Kinnunen, Eero Aulis "Lekkeri" | Offz Cand | Finland | 23 | 2/LeLv-24 (Sel | B-239 "BW-352" "White 2" (6/41-9/42), Bf 109G-2 | DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Kiraly, Gyula | Lt | Hungary | 101/2 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-6 (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 14 June, 1944 during aerial combat with P-38's of 14 FG over Petf | |||
Kirjonen, Mauno Ilmari | Lt | Finland | 10 | LeLv-32, LeLv-34, LeLv-30 | B-239, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 9.75 victories. | ||
Kirsteins, Juris | Flg | Latvia | 2/NSGr-12 (Latvian) (7/44) | Ar 66C | EK 1 & 2, Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | ||||
Kis-Benedek, Istvan | Ogefr | Hungary | 2/1 Ftr. Sq. (3/44) | Bf 109G-6 (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Kiss, Irno | Oblt | Hungary | 6 | 102/1 Ftr. Sq. (43-44), 101/III Fighter Group "Puma" (3/44 Tulln Germany) | Bf 109G-6, Bf 109G-10/U4 "Yellow 10" (Raffelding Austria 4/45) | Hungarian Silver Medal for Merit, EK 1 & 2(3/43), Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Kivinen, E. | Hptm | Finland | Kdr 2/LeLv-26 (6/41 Joroinen) | Fiat G.50 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | |||
Klan, Jan | Czechoslovakia | 5 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Klaric, Stjeoan | Uffz | Yugoslavia | JG-104 (4/43), II/EJG-1 (12/43), 2/KroJGr-1 (4/44), 1/JGr-Kro (7/44) | C.202, Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Klints, Harijs, "Harry" | Fw | 4/6/1918 | Latvia | 1 | 1/NSGr-12 (Latvian), 3/JG-54(10/44 S.U.), 2/JG-1 (12/44 Greifswalde) | Ar 66C, Fw 190A-8 "Blue 5", Fw 190A-8 Werk # 739235 "Black 5" (lost 1/1/45) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Kokko, Pekka Johannes | Oblt | Finland | 14 | Deputy Leader 3/LeLv-24 (10/41), Test pilot November, 1941 | B-239 "BW-379" "Orange 9" (10/41), F2A Buffalo, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Kokkonen, Sakari | Lt | Finland | 3/LeLv-26 (6/41 Joroinen) | B-239 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Pictured with other LeLv-26 pilots. Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | |||
Kollo, Harri | Lt | Estonia | NSGr-11(Estonian) (10/43) | He 50, Ar 66C, Bu 131, Fw 190A-8 | EK 1 & 2, Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | One of 10 outstanding Estonian pilots sent to Germany for fighter training in May-June, 1944. Neulen | |||
Kopetzki, Zdenko | Ofw | Yugoslavia | 15(Kroat)/KG-53 | Do 17 | Bomber Operational Clasp | MIA 7 January, 1942 during aerial combat with a MiG-3 of 193 IAP in the Rzhev/Velikiye-Luki area. | |||
Korbelik, Martin | Ofw | Croatia | JFS-4 (7/41), 10 or 11 Sq./Kroat 4th Ftr Grp (Mariupol 12/41) | Bf 109E | Completed flight training in Germany, arriving at the Russian Front in December, 1941. Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | ||||
Korhonen, Aarne | Uffz | Finland | 4/LeLv-24 (8/41 Immola), 2/LeLv-24 (4/42) | B-239 | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Korhut, Asim | Uffz | Bosnia | JG-104 (4/43), II/ERG-1 (11/43), 1/JGr-Kro (3/44) | Bf 109G-2 & G-6, Bf 109G-10 (3/44) | Fighter Operational Clasp | Defected to an RAF-held airfield in his G-10 on 25 March, 1944. Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | |||
Korosy, Janos | Hptm | Hungary | Kdr 102 Squadron / 2ndAir Brigade (1/43 Kharkov) | Ju 87D | Dive Bomber Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Korwatschew, Assen | Maj | 4/8/1915 | Kreisstadt, Kjustendil, Bulgaria | 7 | Werneuchen 1938, JG-27('41), 6/Fighter Regt. 6, Kdr II/Fighter Regt. 6 (4/44) | Bf 109F & G | Bulgarian Order, Fighter Operational Clasp | Deceased 8 May, 2003. Jager Blatt 4/2003. | |
Koskelainen, Arvo Ilmari | Uffz | Finland | 5 | LeLv-30, LeLv-24, 1/HLeLv-24 (4/44 Sullaj | Bf 109G2 & 6 ('44) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | ||
Koskinen, Eino Eero Sakeus | Offz Cand | Finland | 13 | LeLv-32 (4/42 Suulaj | Curtis Hawk-75A "Cu-551" (9/42), captured LaGG-3 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Koskinen, Kosti | Uffz | Finland | 2 | LeLv-6, LeLv-30, 3/HLeLv-24 (7/44 Lappeenranta) | Bf 109G-6 | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Magnus, 7 victories. | ||
Kostakev, Khristo Vasiliev | Lt | Bulgaria | 2 | 3/6th Fighter Regiment | D.520, Bf 109G-2, Bf 109G-6 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His two victories; two B-17's. Neulen | ||
Kovacevic, Nonrad | Off Cand | Croatia | 15(Kroat)/KG-53 or 1 or 3(Kroat)/KG-1 | Bu 181 Werk # 7415 | Bomber Operational Clasp | ||||
Kovacic, Mirko | Ofhr | Slovenia | 15(Kroat)/JG-52 | Bf 109G | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | |||
Kovacs-Nagy, Laszlo | Offz Cand | Hungary | 1 | 1/1 Ftr. Sq. (8/42). 2/1 Ftr. Sq. (10/42), 1/1 Ftr. Sq. (3/43) | R.2000 Heja, Bf 109F-4/B | EK 2(3/43), Fighter Operational Clasp | His one know victory, an Il-2 on 31 October, 1942. Source: Punka-Osprey. | ||
Kovacs, Janos Pal | Lt | Hungary | 5 | 101/I Ftr. Grp., most likely, (or 102FG) | Bf 109G-14 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Kovacs, Jozsef | Maj | Hungary | 8 | Kdr 5/2 Fighter Sq.(1/44), redesignated 102/1 Independent Ftr. Sq. (4/44 S.U.), Kdr 102FG (11/44) | Bf 109G-6, Bf 109G-14 | Silver Medal of Valor, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Kovacs, Pal | Uffz | Hungary | 6 | 1/1 Ftr. Sq. (5/43), 5/2 Ftr. Sq. (9/43), 101/3 Ftr. Sq. (6/44), 101/2 Ftr. Sq. (7/44) | Bf 109F4/B "V0 +41" (7/43), Bf 109G-6 (6/44) | Silver Medal of Valor, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Kovarik, Izidor "Izo" | StabsFw | Slovakia | 29 | 13(Slow)/JG-52 | Bf 109G-2 Werk # 10473 (70% damaged), Go 145 (lost 7/44) | DK-G(10/17/43), EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | KIFA 11 July, 1944 when the wing on his Go 145 folded. | ||
Kovatchev, Assen | Lt | Bulgaria | Avia B-534, Bf 109E | Fighter Operational Clasp | One of the first seven Bulgarians sent to Germany in June, 1938, to be trained as a fighter pilot and instructor. Neulen | ||||
Kranjc, Josip | Uffz | 1/22/1922 | Bjelovar, Slovenia | 5 | JG-104 (3/43), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (joins 10/43 @ Nikolayev S.U.) | Bf 109G-2 & G-4, Bf 109G-6 "White 5" (11/44) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Krascsenics, Lajos | Uffz | Hungary | 5 | 101/2 Ftr. Sq. "Puma" (1/45) | Bf 109G-10 "W1 + 78" (1/45) | Hungarian Bronze Medal for Merit, EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Kratkoruky, Bedrich | Czechoslovakia | 5 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Kren, Vladimir | Col | Croatia | Kdr Croat Air Force (4/41 Zagreb) | Bf 109E & G | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Kres, Vladimir | Fw | 11/10/1921 | Zagreb, Croatia | 6 | JG-104 (3/43), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (joins 10/43 @ Nikolayev), 1/JGr-Kro (7/44), 2nd Ftr Sq. (2/45) | Bf 109G-4 Werk # 19208 (damaged 11/43) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Krisko, Vladimir | Oblt | Slovakia | 9 | Stfkpt 13(Slow)/JG-52(2/44 Piestany) | Bf 109G-4 & G-6 | EP, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Kristensen, Carl M. | Lt | Denmark | Fighter Group "Luukkanen" 2/40 | Gloster Gladiator | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Krizsevszky, Leo | Off Cand | Hungary | 1 | 101/2 Ftr. Sq.(7/44 Ferihegy Hungary) | Bf 109G-4 & 6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Kruusm | Oblt | Estonia | 3/SAGr-127 (Sea Aufklar Group, Naval Reconnaissance Sq.) | Ar 95A-5 Werk # 2351 "6R + UL" (biplane w/pontoons interned in Sweden) | Observer Operational Clasp | ||||
Kubovic, Augustin | Fw | Slovakia | 1 | 13(Slow)/JG-52 (8/43 S.U.) | Fw 190A-3 | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His one known victory, a Soviet P-39 on 8 August, 1943. (All OKL) | ||
Kucera, Jiri V. | Czechoslovakia | 5 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Kucera, Otmar | Czechoslovakia | 7 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Kucinic, Dragutin | Uffz | Croatia | JG-104 (4/43) II/EJG-1 (12/43), 1/JGr-Kro (7/44) | Bf 109G-2 & G-6 | Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | ||||
Kukk, Juri | Lt | Estonia | NSGr-11 (Estonian) (10/43) | He 50, Ar 66C, Bu 131, Fw 190A-8 | EK 1 & 2, Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | ||||
Kulakov, Petr | Lt | Russia | Formerly Soviet pilot in 13 IAP, Anti-Soviet Volunteer Unit | I-16 in 13 IAP, Bf 109F in Vol. Unit | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Kulenovic, Sulijman | Ofw | Croatia | 3(Kroat)/KG-1(7/44) | Do 17Z Werk # 0170 | Bomber Operational Clasp | ||||
Kulic, Ivan | Uffz | Croatia | JG-104 (4/43), II/EJG-1 (11/43), 2/Kro JGr-1 (Zagreb 12/43), 1/JGr-Kro (4/44) | Bf 109G-2 & G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | |||
Kunovic, Bogomir | Uffz | Croatia | JG-104 (4/43), II/EJG-1 (11/43), 2/KroJGr-1 (Zagreb 12/43) | Bf 109G-2 & G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Savic & Cigliv-Osprey. | |||
Kuttelwascher, Karel Miroslav | Czechoslovakia | 20 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
L | Fw | Finland | 4 | LeLv-26, 1/HLeLv-34 (Taipalsaari 7/44) | Bf 109G-6 "MT-453" "White 11" (7/44) | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Magnus, 5 victories. | ||
L | Fw | Finland | 1 | 1/LeLv-34 (6/43 Utti) | Bf 109G-2 | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Pictured with other LeLv-34 pilots. Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | ||
L | Uffz | Hungary | 5 | 101/2 Ftr. Sq. "Puma" (7/44) | Bf 109G-6/U2 "W0 + 20" (7/44) | Hungarian Silver Medal of Valor, (No mention of EK's), Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
La Ferla, Germano | Hptm | Italy | Kdr 363a Squadriglia/22 Gruppo C.T. (Stalino Russia, 1941) | MC.200 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Laanek | Hptm | Estonia | Stfkpt 1/SAGr-127 (12/43) | Ar 66C | EK 1 & 2, Observer Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Labeau, Alfons | Fw | Belgium | Luft Fighter Unit April, 1945 | Fw 190A | Labeau did very little flying due to no aircraft available or no fuel. Neulen | ||||
Lahtela, Kullervo | Hptm | Finland | 11 | 2/LeLv-32 (6/41 Hyvink | MS.406, Curtis Hawk-75 (4/42), Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 10.25 victories. | ||
Laiolo, Domenico | Offz Cand | Italy | 6 | 76a, 363a, 310a, 1a ANR | CR.42, MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 6 victories. | ||
Laitinen, Ahti Tauno Ilmari | Oblt | Finland | 10 | LeLv-24, 3/HLeLv-24 (7/44 Lappeenranta) | B-239, Bf 109G-6 "MT-441" (7/44) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Lakio, Vilppu Mikael | Oblt | Finland | 5 | LeLv-24, HLeLv-24 | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Lamborghini, Renato | Oblt | Italy | Kdr 2a Squadriglia/Gruppo Transporto "Velivoli" (7/44 San Pietro di Gorizia) | SM.81 | Transport Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Lampi, Heimo Olavi | Lt | 2/29/1920 | Finland | 14 | 2/LeLv-24 (6/41, Tiiksj | B-239 "BW-354" "White 6" (9/42), F2A Buffalo, Bf 109G-2 & 6 in HLeLv-24 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Larjo, | Maj | Finland | Kdr LeLv-14 (7/41 Utti-Padasjoki, Finland) | Fokker C.X, Curtiss Hawk 75A & Gloster Gladiator | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Lasta, Jure | Fw | 1/27/1915 | Cim, Croatia | 8 | JFS-4 (7/41), 10 or 11 Sq/Kroat 4th Ftr Grp (Mariupol 12/41) | Bf 109E-7's, Bf 109E-1, Bf 109G-2 "Black 11" (9/42), Bf 109G-2 "Black 16" (lost 10/28/42) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Lautam | Offz Cand | Finland | 6 | 2/LeLv-26 (2/40) | Gladiator II (2/40) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5.5 victories. Magnus, 4 victories. | ||
Lazarov, Dimitar | Oblt | Bulgaria | Kdr 692 Sq./6th Fighter Regt (10/41 Sarafovo) | Avia B-534, Bf 109E-7 | Fighter Operational Clasp | One of the first seven Bulgarians sent to Germany in June, 1938, to be trained as fighter pilots and instructors. Neulen | |||
Lazdins, Edgars | Flg | Latvia | 1/NSGr-12 (Latvian), FFS Plathe(7/44), 5/JG-4(3/45 J | Ar 66C, Hs 126, Fw 190A-8 | Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | ||||
Lecis, Janis | Lt | Latvia | 1/NSGr-12 (Latvian), 3/JG-54 (6/44 Wesenberg Russia), 3/JG-1 (12/44 Greifswalde) | Ar 66C, Fw 190A-8 Werk # 738248 "Yellow 3" (lost 12/5/44) | EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | WIA 5 December, 1944 during aerial combat with P-51's in the Neuruppin area. | |||
LeGloan, Pierre | Lt | Vichy - France | 12 | G.C.III/6 (6/41) | D.520 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Lehto, Urho Johannes | Finland | 4 | Fighter unit | Bf 109G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: "Aces of World War II". | |||
Lehtovaara, Urho Sakari | Fw | Finland | 44 | LeLv-28, 1/LeLv-34 (6/43 Utti) | Bf 109G-2 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen 3 victories. Bowers/Lednicer, 44.5 victories, Finlands 4th Leading Ace. Magnus, 43.5 victories. | ||
Lehtovaara, Urho Sakari | Offz Cand | 10/27/1917 | Pyh | 45 | 2/LeLv-28 (Viitana 11/41), 3/LeLv-34 (3/43) | Morane MS.406 "MS-327" "White 9" (11/41), MS.406 "MS-304 (12/41), Bf 109G-6 | Mannerheim Cross, DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Leino, Hemmo Kullervo | Fw | 4/8/1921 | Finland | 11 | LeLv-30, LeLv-14, 2/LeLv-24 (1/42), 1/HLeLv-34 (Kymi 6/44) | Fokker D.XXI in LeLv-30, MS.406 in LeLv-14, Bf 109F, Bf 109G-6 Wk# 412122 "MT-423" "Wh 3" (6/44) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Leonesio, Silvio | Lt | 5.Stormo | Mc.202 (lost 7/16/44) | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 16 July, 1944; bailed out on a return flight over Brac Is.at Podhumlje Yugoslavia. Buried by partisans. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani. | ||||
Lepp, Aleksander | Oblt | Estonia | I/NSGr-11 (Libau) | Fokker CV-E "3W + OL" (interned in Sweden) | Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | ||||
Levay, Gyozo | Hptm | Hungary | Kdr 102 Vadaszbombazo (11/44) | Fw 190F-8 | Assault Operational Clasp | Found on-line, Wikipedia | |||
Levi, | Lt | Italy | 412a Sq., 29o Gruppo (10/40 Barentu, Eritrea) | CR.42 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Pictured with other 412a Squadriglia pilots in late 1940. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | |||
Limburg, Nickolae | Romania | Fighter unit, Russia 1942-1944 | IAR.80 & IAR.81 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | ||||
Lindberg, Kim Konrad | Oblt | Finland | 5 | LeLv-24, LeR-3 | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Linkola, M. | Oblt | Finland | Kdr 1/LeLv-26 (6/41 Joroinen) | Fiat G.50 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | |||
Linnamaa, Aarre Pivi | Lt | Finland | 6 | LeLv-28 | B-239, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA. Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 6 victories. | ||
Liptak, | Lt | Hungary | 1 | 5/2 Ftr. Sq. (5/43) | Bf 109F-4/B | Fighter Operational Clasp | One known victory, a Yak-1 near Valuiki on 30 May, 1943. Source: Punka-Osprey. | ||
Livmanis, Vlademars | Uffz | Latvia | 1/NSGr-12 (Latvian), FFS Plathe(7/44), 5/JG-4(3/45 | Ar 66C, Hs 126, Fw 190A-8 | Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | ||||
Loja, Geza | Oblt | Hungary | 2 | 101/4 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-14 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Lombardo-Schiappacasse, Enzo | Oblt | Italy | 7 | 98a | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 7 victories. | ||
Longhi, Felice | Uffz | Italy | 5 | 95a, 18o Gruppo, 3o Stormo (Mirafiori 7/40) | CR.42 "Yellow 5" (7/40), MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Plus one victory in Spain. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Longhini, Antonio | Oblt | Italy | 8 | 370a, 355a, 2a ANR | MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 6 victories. | ||
Lopez, Aristides | Hptm | Spain | 15(Span.)/JG-27 (S.U.) | Bf 109E-7 Werk # 3771 (lost 11/27/41) | Fighter Operational Clasp | MIA 27 November, 1941; cause and location not reported. | |||
Lorenz, R. | Obst | Finland | Kdr LeR-2 (2nd Air Regt.) (6/41 Pieks | B-239 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | |||
Loxic, Mehmedalija | Ofhr | Bosnia | 15(Kroat)/JG-52 | Bf 109G | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | |||
Lucas, Lorenzo | Oblt | Spain | 5 | 15(Kroat)/JG-52 | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Lucchini, Franco | Hptm | 12/24/1914 | Rome, Italy | 21 | 15(Kroat)/JG-52 | CR.42, MC.200 "Red 2" (8/41), MC.202 III (MM7720) "Red 1" (9/42) | Ital. Brnz, Sil & Gold Medals for Valor & War Crosses, DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Wnd Bdge, Fighter Oper. Clasp | ||
Lucin, Ignacije | Uffz | Yugoslavia | 15(Kroat)/JG-52 | Bf 109E, Bf 109G-2, G-4 & G-6 | Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | ||||
Lukacs, Otto | Offz Cand | Hungary | 15(Kroat)/JG-52 | Bf 109F-4/B | EK 2(3/43), Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Punka-Osprey. | |||
Lumi, Karl | Oblt | Estonia | 15(Kroat)/JG-52 | He 50, Ar 66C, Bu 131, Fw 190A in JG-54, Fw 190A-8 in JG-4 | EK 1 & 2, Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp, Fighter Operational Clasp (JG-54) | ||||
Lumme, Aulis | Oblt | Finland | 17 | 4/LeLv-24 (Immola 8/41, R | B-239 (8/41), B-239 "BW-370" "Black 4" (10/42), F2A Buffalo | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Lupari, E. | Oblt | Finland | Kdr 3/LeLv-28 (6/41 Naaraj | MS.406 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keksinen-Osprey | |||
Luukkanen, Eino Antero | Maj | 6/4/1909 | Jaakkima, Karelia, Finland | 56 | 3/LeLv-24 (Vartsila Finland 12/39), LeLv-30, Kdr LeLv-34(Utti 3/43), Kdr HLeLv-34(6/44) | Fokker D.XXI "FR-104" (12/39), Bf 109G-2 Wk# 14718 "MT-201" "Wh 1"(6/43), Bf 109G-6(4/44) | Mannerheim Cross, DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Lyly, Erik Edvard | Fw | Finland | 8 | LeLv-46, T-LLv-35, LeLv-24, 1/LeLv-34 (Utti 6/43) | B-239, Bf 109G-6 "MT-423" (4/44) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | 188 combat missions. Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 8 victories. | ||
M | Uffz | Finland | 1/LeLv-34 (Utti 6/43) | B-239, Bf 109G | Fighter Operational Clasp | Pictured with Peltola, Pekuri and Lyly at Utti airfield in June, 1943. Source: Stenman and Keskinen-Osprey | |||
Maddalena, Basilio | Ofw | 1/JG-52 | Bf 109G-6 Werk # 20004 "White 5" (lost 7/43) | Fighter Operational Clasp | MIA 5 July, 1943 during aerial combat with a Pe-2 10 km NNE of Tomarowka. Source: JG-52 Loss List. | ||||
Madon, Michel | Oblt | Vichy - France | 4 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | One of the four was individually achieved. Neulen | ||||
Magagnoli, Dante | Hptm | Italy | Kdr Gruppo "Buscaglia" Training Squadriglia (7/44 Venegono) | SM.79, SM.84 | Bomber Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Magaldi, | Hptm | Italy | Kdr 364a, 150o Gruppo Autonomo, 53o Stormo | CR.42, MC.200 | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA during the Greek-Albanian Campaign. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | |||
Maggini, | Hptm | Italy | Kdr 90a Sq., 10o Gruppo (6/40 Libya) | CR.42 | Fighter Operational Clasp | One "shared" victory, with three other pilots, an RAF Gladiator on 14 June, 1940. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | |||
Maggiore-Baldwin, Filippo | Sgt | 51 Stormo CT | Mc.205 (lost 8/3/44) | Fighter Operational Clasp | Hit while attacking rail yards at Hutovo Yugoslavia on 3 August, 1944. Rescued by partisans and ret'd to his unit 22 days later. No injuries reported. Source" Yugo crashes-Shrani. | ||||
Magnaghi, Carlo | Uffz | Italy | 11 | 76a, 98a, 310a, 1a ANR (5/44) | CR.42, MC.200, MC.205V (5/44) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Magnusson, Gustaf Erik | Maj | Finland | 6 | Kdr LeLv-24 (1/40 Joutseno, 7/41 Vesivehmaa, Finland), LeR-3 | Fokker D.XXI "FR-99" "Black 1" (1/40), Brewster B-239 "BW-380" (7/41), F2A Buffalo | Mannerheim Cross, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen and Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5.5 victories. Magnus, 1.5 victories. | ||
Magrini, Vasco | Italy | 11 | Fighter unit | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | |||||
Makars, Haralds | Fw | Latvia | 1/NSGr-12 (Latvian), 3/JG-54 ('43-'44 S.U.), I/JG-1 (11/44 Home Defense) | Ar 66C, Fw 190A-8 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Malik, Joszef (Joszika) | Oblt | Budapest, Hungary | 11 | 101/3 Ftr. Sq. (6/44), Stfkpt 101/2 Ftr. Sq. "Puma" (3/45), Kdr 101/1 FS (1/45), JG-101(3/45 Italy) | Heja II, Bf 109G-6/U2 "W1 + 71" (lost 3/45) | Hungarian Order of Officers Cross w/Swords, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Malinen, | Hptm | Finland | Kdr LeLv-15 (7/41 Vaasa, Finland) | He 115, Ju W.34 & Blackburn Ripon (seaplanes) | Air Sea Rescue Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Malnassy, Ferenc | Oblt | Hungary | 11 | 102/2 "Ricsi" Ftr. Sq. (10/44), 101/8 Ftr. Sq. (3/45) | Heja II, Bf 109G-6, Bf 109G-14 | Hungarian Silver Medal for Merit w/Crown, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Malnasy, Ferenc | Hungary | 14 | Fighter unit | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 13 March, 1945. Source: "Aces of World War II". | |||
Malvezzi, Fernando | Hptm | 10/22/1912 | Noceto, Italy | 10 | 236a; Kdr 97a, 2o Gruppo (2/43);Kdr 2 Gruppo Trng Sq (7/44 Cervere; redesig 3 Gruppo 8/15/44) | Ju 87B-2 (9/40 in 236a), MC.202 (7/41, 2/43 Castelbenito), MC.205V | Ital. Bronze & Silver Medals for Military Valor, EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Mandolesi, | Fw | Italy | 74a, 23o Gruppo, 3o Stormo | MC.202 | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Mandolini, Orlando | Oblt | Italy | 7 | 93a, 91a | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 7 victories. | ||
Mansfeld, Miroslav J. | Czechoslovakia | 10 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Mantelli, Adriano | Offz Cand | Italy | 12 | 74a, 23o Gruppo, 3o Stormo (Libya 7/42) | MC.202 (9/42) | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Manzitti, Nicola | Oblt | Italy | 2 Gruppo C.T. | MC.205V, Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 30 April, 1944 during aerial combat. Neulen | |||
Manzocchi, Diego | Italy | LeLv-26 | Fiat G.50 "FA-22" (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||||
Marchesi, Cesare | Maj | Italy | Kdr 3a Squadriglia "Occarso"/1Gruppo C.T. (7/44 Reggio Emilia) | Fiat G.55 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Marconcini, Giuseppe | Offz Cand | Italy | 6 | 76a, 310a, 1a ANR | MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 6 victories. | ||
Marinescu, Dumitri | Hptm | Romania | 3 | Romanian No.8 Ground Attack Group (StG-8) 4/43 Russia | Hs 129 | EK 1 & 2, Assault Operational Clasp | |||
Marini, Marino | Maj | Italy | 132 Gruppo (6/42 Sicily, either 278a or 281a Sq.), Kdr Gruppo A.S."Buscaglia"(3/44 repl Faggioni) | SM.84 (torpedo bomber), SM.79(3/44) | Bomber Operational Clasp | ||||
Marino, | Hptm | Italy | 132 Gruppo (6/42 Sicily, either 278a or 281a Sq.) | SM.84 (torpedo bomber) | Bomber Operational Clasp | Attacked Gibraltar Convoy "Harpoon", 14 June, 1942. Neulen | |||
Marinopolski, Stefan | Bulgaria | Fighter unit, Bulgarian Defense 1943-1944 | Bf 109G | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | ||||
Mariotti, Luigi | Maj | Italy | 5 | 363a, 91a, Kdr 9o Gruppo | MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Martan, Djuro | Uffz | Croatia | 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (joins 10/43 @ Nikolayev) | Bf 109G-4 & G-6 | Former Pre-war Croatian pilot in 2.DPJ. Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | ||||
Martensen, Edgar | Oblt | Estonia | NSGr-11 (Estonian) (10/43) | He 50, Ar 66C, Bu 131, Fw 190A-8 | EK 1 & 2, Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | One of 10 outstanding Estonian pilots sent to Germany for fighter training in May-June, 1944. Neulen | |||
Martinasevic, Stjepan | StabsFw | 12/14/1913 | Brod, Croatia | 11 | JFS-4 (7/41), 10 or 11 Sq./Kroat 4th Ftr Grp (Mariupol 12/41), 15(Kroat)/JG-52, Fl.U.G-1 (2/43) | Bf 109E in 4 Grp, Bf 109G-2 "Black 7", "Black 9" & "Black 11", Bf 109G-6 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Martini, Albert | Maj | Hungary | Kdr 102nd Fast Bomber Group (3/44) | Me 210Ca-1 | Bomber Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Martini, Maigonis | Flg | Latvia | Training unit, FFS at Libau-Grobin, Courland (2/44) | Ar 66C | |||||
Martinko, Eduard | Fw | 9/2/1917 | Karlovac, Czech. | 13 | JG-104 (3/43), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (joins 10/43 @ Nikolayev S.U.), 1/JGr-Kro (7/44) | Bf 109E, Bf 109G-2 & G-4, Bf 109G-6 Werk # 19680 "Red 9" (11/43) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Martinoli, Teresio Vittorio | Offz Cand | 3/26/1917 | Novara, Italy | 22 | 366a, 151o Gruppo, 53o Stormo; 384a, 157o Gruppo; 78a; 84a; 73a, 9o Gruppo, 4o Stormo (Gela 7/42) | CR.42, MC.200, MC.202 III (MM7764) "Red 4" (7/42), MC.205V | Ital. Silver & Gold Medals for Military Valor, DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Martis, Stefan | StabsFw | Slovakia | 19 | 13(Slow)/JG-52 (7/43 S.U.) | Bf 109G-2, G-4 & G-6 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Massimo, Salvatore | Fw | Italy | 10 | 90a | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Massinen, Pauli Aatos | Oblt | Finland | 5 | 3/LeLv-28 (S | Morane MS.406 "MS 318" "Yellow 3" (2/40), Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Mastrogostino, Angelo | Italy | 11 | Fighter unit | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | |||||
Mateos, Jose | Lt | Spain | 4 | 15(Span)/JG-51 (7/43 S.U.) | Bf 109G, Fw 190A-3 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Mathe, Laszlo | Oblt | Hungary | 10 | 102/1 Ftr. Sq. (9/44), Kdr 101/7 Ftr. Sq. (1/45) | Bf 109G-6 in 102 Grp, Bf 109G-14 in 101 Grp | Hungarian Knights Cross w/Swords, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Mattila, Ture Allan Nestor | Oblt | Finland | 8 | 2/LeLv-30 (Hyvink | Fokker D.XXI "FR-125" "White 4" in LeLv-30, Bf 109G in LeLv-34 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | 296 combat missions. Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 8 victories. | ||
Matusek, Anton | StabsFw | Slovakia | 11 | 13(Slow)/JG-52 (4/43 Anapa S.U.) | Bf 109G-4 Werk # 19347 "Yellow 9" (interned by Soviets) | EP, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Defected to the Soviets at Novomalo on 9 September, 1943, along with Uffz L. Dobrovodsky. | ||
Matyas, Janos | Ogefr | Hungary | 5 | 5/2 Ftr. Sq. (8/43), 101/3 Ftr. Sq. (6/44) | Bf 109F-4/B, Bf 109G-6 | Hungarian Bronze Medal for Merit w/Swords, EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Maurer, Sergio | Hptm | Italy | 6 | Kdr 98a | MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Maximciuc, Leonidas Ivanovich | Oberst | Jan. 1926 | Romania | 52 | Various Fighter Units | Bf 109F & G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Mazil | Fw | Romania | 1 | 49th Romanian Jager Staffel (12/43 S.U.) | Bf 109G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His one known victory, a Soviet Boston III on 27 December, 1943. (All OKL) | ||
Mazzei, | Offz Cand | Italy | 236a (Dive Bomber Sq.) | Ju 87 | Dive Bomber Operational Clasp | Known to have hit the Royal Navy Cruiser HMS Southampton on 10 January, 1941. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | |||
Mazzitelli, Orfeo | Oblt | Italy | 8 | 359a, 22o Gruppo Autonomo (Capodichino 8/43); 371a | MC.202 XI "Red 4" (8/43), Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Mecatti, Mario | Oblt | Italy | 7 | 364a, 91a, 4.Stormo CT (4/44) | Bf 109G, Mc.205 (lost 4/11/44) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His Mc.205 was hit by AA fire 11km NNW of Slano Yugoslavia. He was able to bail safely and rescued by partisans; ret'd to unit on 12 May, 1944 (Yugo crashes-Shrani). Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 6 victories. | ||
Medrano de Pedro, Luis | Oblt | Spain | 2 | 15(Span)/JG-51 | Bf 109F | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His first known victory, a Soviet LaGG-3 on 18 July, 1943. A 2nd, a Pe-2 on 11 November, 1943. (All OKL) | ||
Mehanovic, Serif | Lt | Yugoslavia | 21st Kroat Ftr Sq. (Borongaj 4/44) | MS 406c | Fighter Operational Clasp | In the Spring of 1944, he opposed American bombers of the 15th Air Force. Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | |||
Meille, Enrico | Hptm | Italy | Kdr 371a Squadriglia/22 Gruppo C.T. (Stalino Russia, 1941) | MC.200 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Melichac, Frantisek | Fw | Slovakia | 2 | 13(Slow)/JG-52 (8/43 S.U.) | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Melis, Mario | Oblt | Italy | 5 | 352a, 85a | MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | ||
Meller, T. | Maj | Finland | Kdr PLeLv Bomber Grp.(11/43 | Ju 88A-4 | Bomber Operational Clasp | Replaced Gabrielsson. Neulen | |||
Mellin, Paavo Kullervo | Uffz | Finland | 6 | LeLv-24 | B-239, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | POW 9 March, 1942 (Magnus). Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5.5 victories. | ||
Mencis, Arnolds | Lt | 4/25/1915 | Riga, Latvia | 3 | 1/NSG-12 (Latvian), 3/JG-54 (4/44 Russia), I/JG-1 (11/44) | Fw 190A-8 | EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Mendini, Igino | Hptm | Italy | Kdr 128a Squadriglia/61 Gruppo Ricog (Stalino Russia, 1941) | Ca 311 | Observer Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Meneses, Bernardo | Oblt | Spain | 6 | 15(Span)/JG-51 | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Metsola, Kai Kalevi Johannes | Oblt | Finland | 11 | 1/LeLv-24 (Nurmoila 10/41), 1/HLeLv-24 (4/44 Suulaj | B-239 "BW-390" "Whito 0" (10/41), F2A Buffalo, Bf 109G2 & 6 ('44) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Miani, Carlo | Maj | Italy | 7 | Kdr 360a, 155o Gruppo, 51o Stormo (Gela 8/42); Kdr IIo Gruppo ANR | CR.42, MC.202 VI (MM8339) "Red 10" (8/42), MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Plus one victory in Spain. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 7 victories. | ||
Michna, Gy | Lt | Hungary | 6 | 101/1 Ftr. Sq. "Puma" (2/45) | Bf 109G-6/U2 "W1 + 44" (2/45) | Hungarian Silver Medal for Merit w/Swords, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Michordea, Mihai | Ofw | Romania | 4 | 49th Romanian Jager Staffel (7/43 S.U.) | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Micu, Ion | Romania | Fighter unit, Russia 1941-1942 | IAR.80 & IAR.81 | Fighter Operational Clasp | His Romanian score count, 13. Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | ||||
Mihaljevic, Ivan | Uffz | Yugoslavia | JG-104 (4/43), II/EJG-1 (12/43), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (3/44), III/JG-52 (4/44) | Bf 109E, Bf 109G-14 Werk # 2108 "Black 8" (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Mihalovic, Ivan | Off Cand | Croatia | 1 or 3(Kroat)/KG-1 or 15(Kroat)/KG-53 | Bu 181 Werk # 7415 | Bomber Operational Clasp | ||||
Mihelcic, Viktor | Ofw | Slovenia | 2 | JFS-4, 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (joins 10/42 to Lovo 2/43) | Bf 109E, Bf 109G-2 Werk # 13516 "Green 9" (lost 5/4/43) | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | MIA 4 May, 1943, cause unknown, location not reported. Alternate spelling: Mehelic. MIA status & spelling source: Bf 109 Loss List. | ||
Mihus, Michordur | Ofw | Romania | 2 | 49th Romanian Jager Staffel (3/44 S.U.) | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His first known victory, two Soviet A020 Boston III's on 19 March, 1944. (All OKL) | ||
Mikovic, Veca | Ofw | 1/7/1914 | Subotica, Croatia | 12 | JFS-4 (7/41), 10 or 11 Sq./Kroat 4th Ftr Grp (Mariupol 12/41), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (3/42 S.U.) | Bf 109E-4 in 4 Grp, Bf 109E-3 "Green 15" (6/42), Bf 109G-2 Werk # 13411 "Black 13" (lost) | EP, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Mikulec, Zvonko | Uffz | Yugoslavia | JG-104 (4/43), II/EJG-1 (12/43), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (3/44), III/JG-52 (4/44) | Bf 109E, Bf 109G | Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | ||||
Milk, Remi | Oblt | 7/18/1921 | Estonia | 3/SAGr-127 (Sea Aufklar Group,Naval Recon Sq) | Ar 95 Werk # 2346 "6R + LL" biplane w/pontoons interned Sweden 22 September, 1944 | EK 1 & 2, Observer Operational Clasp in Gold | |||
Millers, Eduards | Oblt | Latvia | 1/NSGr-12 (Latvian), 3/JG-54 (6/44 Wesenberg Russia), 1/JG-1 (12/44 Greifswalde) | Ar 66C, Fw 190A-8 Werk # 739385 "White 22" (lost) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Milu, Ioan | Lt | Romania | 32 | 49th Romanian Jager Staffel | IAR 80, IAR 81, Bf 109E, Bf 109G | DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Survived the war. Neulen. Bowers/Lednicer, 18 to 32 victories. | ||
Minguzzi, Vittorio | Maj | Italy | 5 | 359a, Kdr Squadriglia/22 Gruppo C.T. (Stalino Russia, 1941) | MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen & Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Miotto, Elio | Lt | Italy | 5 | 91a | Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Misic, Dragomir | Uffz | Croatia | JFS-4, 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (joins 10/42) | Bf 109E, Bf 109G-2 | Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | ||||
Misulin, Ivan | Uffz | Yugoslavia | 2/KroJGr-1 (Zagreb 12/43), 1/JGr-Kro (3/44) | G.50bis (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Moci, Paolo | Hptm | Italy | 132 Gruppo (11/42 Sardinia, either 278a or 281a Sq.) | SM.79 (torpedo bomber) | Bomber Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Molnar, Lajos | Uffz | Hungary | 25 | 101/4 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-10/U4 (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Molnar, Laszlo | Oblt | Hungary | 23 | 1/1 Ftr. Sq. (8/42), 5/2 Ftr. Sq. (8/43), 101/3 Ftr Sq. "Puma" (5/44 Szolnok Hungary) | R.2000 Heja II, Bf 109G-6 "V3 + 84" (8/43), Bf 109G-6 "Blk 66" (2/44), Bf 109G-6 "V8 + 48" (7/44) | Hungarian Knights Cross w/Swords(2/44), EK 1(1/44) & 2(8/43), Wound Badge (9/2/42), Ftr.Oper.Clasp | |||
Monaco, | Hptm | Italy | 3 | 369a, 22o Gruppo Autonomo (Capodichino 8/43) | MC.202 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Montagnani, Gianfranco | Lt | Italy | 5 | 352a, 359a | MC.200, MC.205V | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | ||
Monterumici, Amleto | Offz Cand | Italy | 5 | 90 Squadriglia, 10 Gruppo, 6o Stormo | MC.202 (MM7795) "Yellow 4", MC.205V | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Morandi, Aurelio | Lt | Italy | 1 | 3/JGr-Italien (5/44), 1 Gruppo C.T. | Bf 109G-6 | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Morato, Joaquin Garcia | Col. | Spain | 40 | 15(Span)/JG-27 (9/41 S.U.) | Bf 109E-7 | Spanish Cross, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | The most successful Spanish pilot. Neulen. Reported killed in a crash, 4 April, 1939(?), R. Toliver. | ||
Moretto, Enrico | Oblt | Italy | 5 | 96a, 370a | CR.42, MC.200 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | ||
Morino, Giuseppe | Obst | Italy | Kdr Comando Aerotransporti (7/44 Bergamo) | SM.81 | Transport Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Morosi, Luigi | Uffz | Italy | 5 | 81a, 3a ANR | MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Morselli, | Lt | Gr. Buscaglia | SM.79 Werk # MM24048 "B3-03" (lost 8/11/44) | Bomber Operational Clasp | Shot down by German flak on 11 August, 1944, at Zemun Yugoslavia after takeoff. No mention of crew disposition. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani. | ||||
Moscatelli, | Capt | Italy | Kdr 97 Gruppo (11/40) | Ju 87R | Dive Bomber Operational Clasp | Source: Axis History Forum | |||
Mrak, Ivan | Obstlt | Croatia | Kdr Croat Mixed Air Force Regt MZP (7/41) | Various bombers and fighters | |||||
Mucenia, Ion | Ofw | Romania | 24 | 49th Romanian Jager Staffel | IAR 80, IAR 81, Bf 109E, Bf 109G | DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Survived the war. Neulen | ||
Mucenica, | Romania | 24 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Munoz-Jimenez, Josef (Jose) | Maj | Spain | 1st Escuadrilla Azul, Deputy Kdr 15(Span)/JG-27 (11/41 S.U.) | Bf 109E-7 Werk # 3185 (lost 11/27/41) | Fighter Operational Clasp | MIA 27 November, 1941 after being hit by AA fire at Kaschino, near Istra, on the Eastern Front. Mombeek. Alternate spelling: Munes (Mebius). | |||
Munteanu, Lazar | 8/23/1918 | Romania | Attack unit, Russia and Romania 1942-1945 | Hs 129 | Assault Operational Clasp | Over 160 reconnaissance and attack missions during WWII. Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | |||
Muranyi, Tibor | Offz Cand | Hungary | 2 | 101/4 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-14 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Murvay, Janos | Uffz | Hungary | 2/1 Ftr. Sq. (3/44) | Bf 109G-6 (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Mussolini, Bruno | Hptm | Italy | 274a Squadriglia BGR (8/42) | P.108B (4 engine bomber) | Bomber Operational Clasp | KIC Autumn 1942 as a result of faulty engines. Neulen | |||
Muti, Ettore | Obstlt | Italy | Various | Highly decorated war hero. | |||||
Myllyl | Oblt | Finland | 21 | LeLv-26, 1/LeLv-28 (A | MS.406 "MS-317" "Black 2" (7/42), Bf 109G-2 "MT-216" (3/44) | DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Myllym | Hptm | Finland | 5 | LeLv-28, LeSK, T0LLv-35, LeLv-24 | B-239, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA. Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. Magnus, 4 victories. | ||
Nagy, Jozsef | Uffz | Hungary | 4 | 101/1 Ftr. Sq. (5/44), 101/5 Ftr. Sq. (1/45), 101/4 Ftr. Sq. (2/45) | Bf 109G-6, Bf 109G-14 "Red 2" | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Nagy, Kornel | Oblt | Hungary | 1 | Experimental Air Force Institute (4/44 Ferihegy Hungary) | Me 210Ca-1 "ZO + 60" | EK 2, Wound Badge, Destroyer Operational Clasp | |||
Nahold, Vladmir | Uffz | Croatia | 4 | 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (1/44 S.U.) | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Nanasi, Kalman | Lt | Hungary | 9 | 101/3 Ftr. Sq. "Puma" (7/44), 101/5 Ftr. Sq. "Puma" (1/45) | Heja II, Bf 109G-6/U2 "W0 + 49" (7/44), Bf 109G-6/U2 "W1 + 54" (1/45), Bf 109G-10/U4(2/45) | Hungarian Silver Medal for Merit w/Crown, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Nardi, Alberto | Fw | Italy | 1 | 1/JGr-Italien | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His one known victory, a B-17 at Ferrara-Ostellato on 2 May, 1944. Perry Claims. | ||
Neascu, Romeo | Romania | 12 | Romanian Ftr unit | Bf 109G-2 "White 7" Mickey Mouse on cowl | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Dennis Davison painting | |||
Nemere, Miklos | Lt | Hungary | 1 | 102/2 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Nemes, Endre | Hptm | Hungary | Kdr 102/1 Ftr. Sq. (11/44) | Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Punka-Osprey. | |||
Nemeslaky, Zoltan | Uffz | Hungary | 1 | 101/4 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-14 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Nemet, Endre | Hungary | 8 | Fighter unit | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: "Aces of World War II". | |||
Neri, Gianfranco | Oblt | Italy | Kdr 1a Squadriglia/Gruppo "Buscaglia" (7/44 Lonate Pozzolo) | SM.79, SM.84 | Bomber Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Nespolo, Pompeo | Oblt | Italy | Kdr 3a Squadriglia/Gruppo Transporto "Velivoli" (7/44 San Pietro di Gorizia) | SM.81 | Transport Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Nicolov, | Romania | Bomber unit | PZL P.23 & P.43 | Bomber Operational Clasp | Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | ||||
Nieminen, Urho Abraham | Hptm | Finland | 11 | Kdr 3/LeLv-26 (6/41 Joroinen), KoeL | Fiat G.50 "FA-11" (6/41), B-239, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Nikoljacic, Josip | Lt | Croatia | JFS-4, 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (joins 10/42) | Bf 109E, Bf 109G-2 Werk # 13608 "Black 10" (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp in Bronze | ||||
Nikolow, Petko | Lt | Bulgaria | 2 Bomberregiment (10/44 Sofia) | Bu 131, Ar 96, Avia 535, Ju 87D | Dive Bomber Operational Clasp | Russian POW. Jager Blatt 4/2004. | |||
Nioi, Clizio | Hptm | Italy | 7 | Kdr 80a | MC.200, MC.205V, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 7 victories. | ||
Nissinen, Lauri Vilhelm | Oblt | 7/31/1918 | Joensuu, Finland | 33 | 2/LeLv-24 (Tiiksj | B-239 "BW-384" "Orange 3" (5/42), Bf 109G-2 Wk# 13577 "MT-225" "Yellow 5" (5/44) | Mannerheim Cross, DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Noriega-Labat, Antonio | Hptm | Spain | Fighter Unit, France, 1941; 2/Esquadron Azul(Span), Stfkpt 15(Span)/JG-51(S.U.) | D.520 in France, Bf 109F-2 Werk # 5432 (lost 7/1/42) in JG-51 | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 1 July, 1942 during aerial combat with enemy fighters near Mzensk. Switched from the French Gaulist to the Vichy French in May, 1941 (Neulen). | |||
Nourala, Aaro Eerikki | Fw | Finland | 15 | LeLv-30, LeLv-10, 1/LeLv-14 (3/43 Tiiksj | Fiat G.50, MS.406"MS-611" Wh 11"(3/43), Bf 109G-2(4/43), Bf 109G-6"MT-416" "Yellow 6"(6/44) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Novarro, Antonio | Lt | Spain | 15(Sp)/JG-51 (S.U.) | Bf 109F-2 Werk # 9545 (lost 8/7/42) | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIC 7 August, 1942 in a mid-air collision at Map Quadrant Pl.Qu. 64733. | |||
Nuotio, E. | Obst | Finland | Kdr LeR-3, (3rd Air Regt.) (7/41 Hameenlinna, Finland) | B-239 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen and Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | |||
Nurminen, Pentti Emil | Hptm | Finland | 6 | LeLv-10, LeLv-30, Kdr 1/LeLv-32 (4/42 Suulaj | Curtis Hawk-75 (4/42), Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Nyari, | Lt | Hungary | 2 | 101/5 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-14 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Nyemetz, Janos | Offz Cand | Hungary | 101/3 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 7 August, 1944 during aerial combat with P-51's. Source: Punka-Osprey. | |||
Nyman, Atte Eirik Olavi | Oblt | Finland | 5 | LeLv-24, 2/HLeLv-24 (7/44 Lappeenranta) | Bf 109G-6 "MT-465" "Yellow 7" (7/44) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Oblach, Giuseppe | Oblt | Italy | 7 | 73a | CR.42, MC.200 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 7 victories. | ||
Ocarso, Dante | Hptm | Italy | 5 | Kdr 88a, 6o Gruppo, 1o Stormo (Decimomannu 11/42) | CR.42, MC.202 X (MM9570) "Red 1" (11/42) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Ocvirk, Stefan | StabsFw | Slovakia | 10 | 13(Slow)/JG-52 (8/43 S.U.) | Bf 109G-4 Werk # 19756 (50% damaged) | EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Ocvrik, Stefan | Uffz | Slovakia | 13(Slow)/JG-52 (Cz.) | Bf 109G-6 "White 5" (dam 6/26/44) | Fighter Operational Clasp | Force landed his G-6 at Plestany on 26 June, 1944 after aerial combat with P-51's of 52FG, 15AAF, pilot disposition not reported. | |||
Odescalchi, Miklos | Oblt | Hungary | 5/1 Night Fighter Squadron (6/44 Budapest) | Me 210Ca-1 "ZO + 88" | Night Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Omiccioli, Enzo | Offz Cand | Fano, Italy | 5 | 412a Squadriglia, 29o Gruppo (Somalia 1/41), 410a | CR.42 | Ital Gold Medal for Military Valor (Post.), EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Omiccioli, Walter | Offz Cand | 3/12/1920 | Fano, Italy | 9 | 98a, 7o Gruppo, 54o Stormo (Malta 6/41, Italy 6/42, Caselle N.Africa 4/43) | Breda Ba.88, MC.200, MC.202 IX "Red 9" (4/43), Bf 109G | Ital. Bronze & Silver Medals for Military Valor, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Orlandini, | Maj | Italy | Kdr 121 Gruppo (7/43) | Ju 87D, Re.2001 & Re.2002 | Dive Bomber Operational Clasp | Source: Axis History Forum | |||
Orosz, Bela | Lt Col | Hungary | Kdr 4th Independent Bomber Sq. (6/41 Operation Barbarossa) | Ju 86K-2 | Bomber Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Orssich, | Lt | Hungary | 1/1 Ftr. Sq. (9/42) | R.2000 Heja | Fighter Operational Clasp | Molnar's wingman in 1942. Source: Punka-Osprey. | |||
Ots, | Oblt | Estonia | Stfkpt 1/NSGr-11 (10/44 Libau) | Fokker CV-E, He 50E, Ar 66 | Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | ||||
Ozols, Indulis | Uffz | Latvia | NSGr-12 (Latvian) Instructor (8/44), redesig. Erg.Flg.Gr.Lettland | Ar 66C, Ju 87D-5/D7 | EK 1 & 2, Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | Latvian Night Harassment unit. Neulen | |||
P | Uffz | Finland | 3/LeLv-26 (6/41 Joroinen) | B-239, Fiat G.50 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Pictured with other LeLv-26 pilots. Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | |||
Pajari, | Maj | Finland | Kdr LeLv-16 (7/41 Joensuu, Finland) | Gloster Gladiator, Fokker C.X & Lysander | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Palaticki, R. | Uffz | Slovakia | 13(Slow)/JG-52 | Bf 109G-4 Werk # 19292 (35% damaged) | Fighter Operational Clasp | His AC 35% damaged after an emergency landing on 18 July, 1943, due to engine trouble. Neulen | |||
Palaticky, Rudolf | Uffz | Slovakia | 5 | 13(Slow)/JG-52 (9/43 S.U.) | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Palazzeschi, Antonio | Oblt | Italy | 5 | 81a | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Palenicek, Jozef | Hptm | Slovakia | 13(Slow)/JG-52(9/43) | Bf 109G-4 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Pallasvuo, Yrj | Lt | Finland | 13 | LeLv-32 (7/42), LeLv-34, LeLv-30 | Curtis Hawk-75A (7/42), Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Palumbo, Michele | Hptm | Italy | Kdr Gruppo "Buscaglia" Instructional Squadriglia (7/44 Bettola) | SM.79, SM.84 | Bomber Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Pana, Gheorghe | Uffz | Romania | IV/NJG-6 (8/44) | Bf 110 | Night Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Panczel, Imre | Lt | Hungary | 7 | 1/1 Ftr. Sq. "Dongo" (Wasp) (10/42), 1st Hung. Jabo Sq./JG-52 (12/42 Rossosh S.U.), | Re.2000 Heja, Bf 109F-4/B "VO + O4" (lost 1/43) | Knights Cross of the Hungarian Order w/Swords, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Pandolfo, | Lt | Gr. Buscahlia | SM 79 Werk # MM21448 "B1-00" (lost 7/31/44) | Bomber Operational Clasp | Shot down on 31 July, 1944 by BAF fighters at Otocac Yugoslavia during a ferry flight from Villafranca-Belgrade. Pilot and crew disposition not reported. Source: Yugo crashes-Shrani. | ||||
Papp, Tibor | Oblt | Hungary | 4 | 5/2 Ftr. Sq. (8/43), 2/1 Ftr. Sq. (3/44) | Bf 109F-4/B, Bf 109G-6 | Hungarian Bronze Medal for Merit w/Swords, EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Pareja-Nunez, Enrique | Oblt | Spain | 1 | 15(Span)/JG-51 (8/43 S.U.) | Fw 190A-3 Werk # 5442 (lost 10/21/43) | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 21 October, 1943 during aerial combat north of Ssolowi. His one known victory, a Soviet Il-2 on 28 August, 1943. (All OKL) | ||
Paronen, Onni Kullervo | Ofw | Finland | 13 | 3/LeLv-26 (12/39, 6/41 Joroinen, 9/41 Lunkula, Kilpasilta 9/42), 3/LeLv-34(3/43) | D.XXI "FR-105"(12/39), B-239(6/41), Fiat G.50 "FA-6"(9/41), G.50 "FA-33"(9/42), Bf 109G(3/43) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Pascu, Vasile | Romania | Adjutant Pilot, 59th Fighter Squadron (6/42 Tirgusor, Rom.) | IAR 80 (sgl. eng. ftr.) | Fighter Operational Clasp | Two known "damaged" B-24's of 98BG on 12 June, 1942; one at Urziceni, the other at Zilistia. J.Stout | ||||
Pasila, Mikko | Oblt | Finland | 10 | LeLv-30, 1/HLeLv-24 (Sullaj | B-239, Bf 109G-6 Wk# 165249 "MT-477" "Yellow 7" (7/44) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 10 victories. | ||
Paszthy, | Uffz | Hungary | 101/I Ftr. Grp. | Bf 109G-6 (lost 6/44) | Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Patton, Renato | Ogefr | Italy | 2 Gruppo C.T. | Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Pavai-Vajna, Gy | Oblt | Hungary | 1 | Deputy Kdr 101/3 Ftr. Sq. (4/44) | Bf 109G-6 "V8 + 04" (lost 6/44) | Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Pecchiari, Francesco | Uffz | Italy | 5 | 352a | CR.42, MC.200 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Pekuri, Lauri Olavi "Lasse" | Hptm | 11/6/1916 | Finland | 19 | Deputy Ldr 2/LeLv-24 (3/42), 1/LeLv-34 (2/43, 6/43 Utti), Kdr 1/LeLv-34 (6/44) | B-239 "BW-372" (lost 5/42), F2A Buffalo, Bf 109G-6 "MT-420" (lost 6/44) | EK 1 & | ||
Pellizzari, Egidio | Maj | Italy | Kdr Gruppo Transporto "Terracciano" (7/44 Goslar) | SM.81 | Transport Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Peltola, Eino Iisakki | Fw | 1920 | Finland | 11 | 2/LeLv-24 (3/42), 1/LeLv-34 (Utti 6/43) | B-239 "BW-379" in LeLv-24, Bf 109G-2 "MT-215" (5/43) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Pelzej, Ivan | Hptm | Croatia | Kdr 12th Bomber Sq./5th Bomber Grp(4/41 Zagreb), KG-3(10/41 S.U.) | Do 17Z in KG-3 | Bomber Operational Clasp | ||||
Perdoni, Luciano | Offz Cand | Italy | 5 | 84a | MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 6 victories. | ||
Perez, Alejandro Gonzalez | Oblt | Spain | 2 | 15(Span)/JG-51 (5/43 S.U.) | Fw 190A-3 Werk # 5327 (lost 6/8/43) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 8 June, 1943 during aerial combat over Map Quadrant Pl.Qu. 34413. His first known victory, a Soviet LaGG-3 on 1 May, 1943. A 2nd, a Soviet Pe-2 on 6 May, 1943. (All OKL) | ||
Perez, Julio Manuel Munoz | Oblt | Spain | 5 | 15(Span)/JG-51 (2/43 S.U.) | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Pergoli, | Capt | Italy | Kdr 216 Squadrila (7/43) | Ju 87D, Re.2001 & Re.2002 | Dive Bomber Operational Clasp | Source: Axis History Forum | |||
Perina, Frantisek | Czechoslovakia | 12 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Peroli, Max | Hptm | Italy | SAS (Servizi Aerei Speciali) | SM.75GA MM.60539 "I-BUBA" (tri-motor) | Bomber Operational Clasp | ||||
Peterdi, Adolf | Hptm | Hungary | Kdr 101/3 Fast Bomber Squadron (10/44 Veszprem) | Me 210Ca-1, Ju 88A | Destroyer Operational Clasp | POW 23 December, 1944 after a force landing. Neulen | |||
Petkovski, Alexandar A. | Bulgaria | 3/6th Fighter Regiment | Bf 109F & G | Fighter Operational Clasp | Four "Damage" claims. Magnus | ||||
Petrosellini, Constantino | Oblt | Italy | 5 | 92a, 8o Gruppo, 2o Stormo (Sarzana 8/43) | MC.200 "Red 3" (8/43), Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Petrov, M. | Hptm | Bulgaria | Kdr IV/6th Fighter Regiment | D.520, Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Liquidated by the Communists after the Bulgarians changed sides in September, 1944. Neulen | |||
Petrov, Petar Kirov | Lt | 8/6/1919 | Bulgaria | 2 | 2/6th Fighter Regiment | D.520, Bf 109G-2, Bf 109G-6 | EK 1 & 2, III & IV Class Bulgarian Bravery Medals, Fighter Operational Clasp | His victories; two B-24's. Neulen. Also reported two damaged by his Grandson, Peter Kirov. | |
Petrovic, Jakob | Uffz | Croatia | JG-104 (4/43), II/EJG-1 (12/43), 1/JGr-Kro (4/44) | Bf 109G-2 & G-6, C.202, Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | |||
Petrovic, Matija | Maj | Yugoslavia | Most likely Kroat 2nd Fighter Sq. | Fi 156A-0 Werk # 4807 (interned) | Assault Operational Clasp | ||||
Pezze, Vittorio | Hptm | Italy | Kdr 2 Gruppo C.T. Training School Fighter Squadriglia (7/44 Casabianca) | MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Pfister, Carlo | Hptm | Italy | 132 Gruppo (6/42 Sicily, either 278a or 281a Sq.) | SM.84 (torpedo bomber) | Bomber Operational Clasp | ||||
Piccolomini-Clementini, Ranieri | Hptm | Italy | 7 | 97a, Kdr 90a, Kdr 10o Gruppo | CR.42, MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Full name; Piccolomini-Clementini-Adami (Surname). Bowers/Lednicer, 7 victories. | ||
Pierotti, Ugo | Hptm | Italy | Kdr 3a Squadriglia/Gruppo "Terracciano" (7/44 Goslar) | SM.81 | Transport Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Pinna, Mario | Hptm | Italy | 5 | 70a; 75a, 23o Gruppo, 3o Stormo; Kdr 74a, 23o Gruppo, 3o Stormo(10/42 Libya) | CR.42, MC.200, CM.202 "Yellow 1", MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Pinter, Gyula | Lt | Hungary | 1 | 101/3 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-14, Bf 109G-10 "Blue 1" (3/45) | Fighter Operational Clasp | One known victory, an La-5 over Jaszbereny on 16 November, 1944. Source: Punka-Osprey. | ||
Pirvulescu, E. | LtCol | Romania | Kdr 8th Fighter Group (6/42 Karpovka) | IAR 80A | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Pissotte, Georges | Oblt | Vichy - France | 4 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | One of the four was individually achieved. Neulen | ||||
Pizzati, Gino | Italy | 5 | Fighter unit | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Data found on autographed card online. | |||
Plzak, Stanislav | Czechoslovakia | 7 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Pocek, Giorgio | Oblt | Italy | 5 | 354a; 150a, 2o Gruppo (4/42 Sicily) | MC.200, re.2001 (4/42), MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Pokela, V | Oblt | 11/27/1918 | Finland | 5 | LeLv-30, LeLv-24, 1/LeLv-34 (6/43 Utti) | B-239, F2A Buffalo, Bf 109G-2 (6/43) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | |
Polashek, Rudolf "Rudi" | Estonia ? | Fighter unit | Bf 109, Fw 190, Me 262 | Survived the war, living in Schomberg, Ontario, Canada. Later moved to Rexdale (Toronto) where he is believed to have passed away in the 90's. Could use help here! Source: Ellis Greenstein & Gregory Macbeth. | |||||
Polizu, Nicolae | Romania | 10 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Pomut, | Romania | 7 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Pop, Horia | Lt | Romania | 52nd Fighter Squadron (Autumn 1943 Mamaia) | Bf 109E-4 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Roba photo, Neulen. | |||
Popescu-Ciocanel, Gheorge | Hptm | Romania | 14 | 49th Romanian Jager Staffel | IAR 80, IAR 81, Bf 109E, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Killed August, 1944. Neulen. Bowers/Lednicer, 12 victories. | ||
Popov, Arkadije | Hptm | Russia | JFS-4 (7/41), 10 or 11 Sq./Kroat 4th Ftr Grp (Mariupol Ukraine 12/41), Kdr 16th Kroat Ftr Sq.(8/43) | Bf 109E | |||||
Porvari, Valio Valfrid | Offz Cand | Finland | 8 | Os. Heinil | IVA "Bu-68" (Heinjoki 12/39), B-239 (6/41), Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 7.5 victories. Magnus, 4.5 victories. | ||
Pottisepp, Arnold Friedrich | Ofhr | Estonia | I/NSGr-11 (10/44 Libau) | He 50E "3W + NO" (interned in Sweden) | Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | ||||
Pottyondy, Laszlo | Hptm | Hungary | 13 | Kdr 102/2 "Ricsi" Ftr. Sq. (9/44), Kdr 101/8 Ftr. Sq. (1/45) | R.2000 Heja II, Bf 109G-6 "Blue 4", Bf 109G-6 "Blue 14" (11/44), Bf 109G-6 "Red 2" | Hungarian Knights Cross w/Swords, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Poupart, | Ogefr | Vichy - France | 4 | G.C. III/3 (11/42 Oran) | D.520 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Pozsonyi, Nandor | Ogefr | Hungary | 1 | 101/3 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-14 (dam 1/45) | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Prchal, Eduard M. | Czechoslovakia | 6 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Prihoda, Josef | Czechoslovakia | 5 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Puda, Rajmund | Czechoslovakia | 5 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Puhakka, Risto Olli Petter | Hptm | 4/11/1916 | Sortavala, Karelia, Finland | 42 | Kdr 3/LeLv-26 (Joroinen 6/41, Kilpasilta 12/42), Kdr 3/HLeLv-34 (Taipalsaari 8/44) | Fiat G.50 (MM 3614) "FA-25" "Yel 1" (12/42), B-239, Bf 109G-6 Wk# 164943 "MT-433" "Yel 3" | Mannerheim Cross, DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Pulliainen, Jouko | Finland | Fighter unit | Morane MS.405 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | ||||
Puro, Olvia Kauko | Oblt | 11/18/1918 | Helsinki, Finland | 36 | 3/LeLv-6 (R | Soviet I-153 "IT-18" "Grey 8" (11/42), B-239, Bf 109G | DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen and Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 36 victories. | |
Puskar, Juraj | Oblt | Slovakia | 5 | Stfkpt 13(Slow)/JG-52 (7/43 Cz.) | Bf 109G-6 Werk # 161720 (White 3" (lost 6/26/44) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 26 June, 1944 during aerial combat with P-51's of 52 FG, 15AAF. Shot down in flames at Horne Lovcice. | ||
Py | Offz Cand | 1909 | Finland | 20 | 4/LeLv-24, 3/LeLv-24(V | Fokker D.XXI "FR-110" "Blue 7" (4/40), B-239 "BW-376" "Wh 6" (7/41), Bf 109G-6 (Suulaj | DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Pzcil, | Obst | Yugoslavia | Kdr 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (7/43 Taganrog) | Bf 109G-2 | Fighter Operational Clasp | His mission was to protect the Romanian Oilfields at Ploesti. | |||
Quara del Rey, | Lt | Spain | 3 | 15(Span)/JG-51 | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His first known victory, two Soviet Pe-2's on 27 January, 1943. A 3rd, an Il-2 on 23 February, 1943. (All OKL) | ||
Quarantotti, Aldo | Hptm | Italy | Kdr 2o Gruppo (7/42 Sicily) | Re.2001 (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 12 July, 1942 during aerial combat over Malta. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | |||
Querci, Alvaro | Lt | Italy | 6 | 73a, 96a | MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 6 victories. | ||
R | Oblt | Finland | 1 | 4/LeLv-24 (1/40 Joutseno) | D.XXI (1/40) | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Raag, Valdo | 1925 | Estonia | 16/Aufkl.Gr- 127 (6/43) | He 50 | Observer Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Radic, Stjepan | Fw | 4/8/1920 | Sinj, Croatia | 5 | JFS-4 (7/41), 10 or 11 Sq./Kroat 4th Ftr Grp (Mariupol 12/41), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (4/42 S.U.) | Bf 109E-4 "Red 15" in 4 Grp, Bf 109E-4 Green 17" (7/42), Bf 109G-6/R6 Wk # 13520 "Blk 9"(lost) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Radulescu, N. | LtCol | Romania | Kdr 6th Fighter Group (6/42 Picaj) | IAR 80, IAR 81 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Raffi, Antonio | Hptm | Italy | Kdr 412 Squadriglia, 29 Gruppo (8/40 Sudan) | Fiat CR.42 | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Raidal, Lembit | Oblt | Estonia | NSGr-11 (Estonian) (10/43) | He 50, Ar 66C, Bu 131, Fw 190A-8 | EK 1 & 2, Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | ||||
Rajteric, Zvonimir | Uffz | Slovakia | 13(Slow)/JG-52, 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (joins 10/43 @ Nikolayev) | Bf 109G-2, Bf 109G-4 Werk # 19494 (60% dam 10/29/43) | Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | Injured 29 October, 1943 during a takeoff accident from Bagerowo due to a servicing fault (Bf 109 Loss List). | |||
Ranta, Jaakko | Finland | Bomber unit, 1941-1944 | Pe-2 | Bomber Operational Clasp | Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | ||||
Raposa, Zoltan | Uffz | Hungary | 1 | 1/1 Ftr. Sq. (9/42), 101/1 Ftr. Sq. (7/44) | R.2000 Heja, Bf 109F-4/B, Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Ratkovicic, Dragou | Lt | Croatia | 1(Kroat)/KG-1 (7/44) | Do 17Z Werk # 0309 | Bomber Operational Clasp | Deserted 13 July, 1944 to Alberobello Italy, with his crew of five, to avoid execution by Tito's partisans. Neulen | |||
Rautakorpi, | Uffz | Finland | 1 | LeLv-24 (12/39) | B-239 | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His first known victory, a Soviet SB-2 bomber on 1 December, 1939. Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. | ||
Ravnskov, Knud Erik | Hptm | 10/29/1911 | Denmark | 1/Erg Gruppe Ost(3/42) | Bf 109F-1 Werk # 6609 "White 18" (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Rebane, Anatol | Oblt | Estonia | NSGr-11 (Estonian) (10/43), 6/JG-4('45) | He 50, Ar 66C, Bu 131, Fw 190A-8 Werk # 739136 "White 15" interned Sweden 30 April, 1945 | EK 1 & 2, Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | ||||
Rego, Indalecio | Spain | Spanish Transport Unit in Russia, '42-'43 | Ju 52-3m | Transport Operational Clasp | |||||
Reiner, Giulio | Hptm | 4/12/1915 | Como, Italy | 10 | 73a, 9o Gruppo, 4o Stormo (6/40 Sicily), Kdr 73a, 9o Gruppo, 4o Stormo (Fuka 8/42) | CR.42, MC.200 (12/40), MC.202 III (MM7944) "Red 7" (8/42), MC.205V, Bf 109G | Ital. Silver Medal for Military Valor, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Renier, Adolphe | Hptm | 7/18/1915 | Belgium | 5th SS Volunteer Assault Brig., Unnamed Luft Fighter Unit 6 May, 1945! | Fw 190A | ||||
Retfalvi, | Ogefr | Hungary | 101 Ftr. Grp. | Bf 109G-10 "Yellow 13" (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | POW 18 March, 1945 when he was shot down by an La-7 and belly landed at Dombovar. Source: Punka-Osprey. | |||
Reznak, Jan | HptFw | 1919 | Slovakia | 32 | 5(Slow)/JGr.Drontheim, 13(Slow)/JG-52 (1/43 S.U.) | Bf 109E-4 Werk # 2787 (lost 1/17/43), Bf 109F-4/R1 Werk # 13367 (2/3/43), Bf 109F-4 Werk # 7088 (2/15/43), Bf 109G-2 Werk # 13743 (75% damaged 3/25/43), Bf 109G-4 & G-6, Fi 156C Werk # 371 (4/6/44) | DK-G(8/1/43), EK 1 & 2, DK-G, Fighter Operational Clasp in Gold | His E-4 was lost as a result of aerial combat with a LaGG-3 on 17 January, 1943. The F-4, Wk# 13367 was lost due to a takeoff accident on 3 February, 1943. The F-4 Wk # 7088 was lost crashing to avoid a Ju 87 on 15 February, 1943. The G-2 was damaged during a force landing after aerial combat with a Pe-2 on 25 March, 1943. The Storch was damaged in a landing accident on 4 June, 1944. | |
Richard, Leon | Hptm | Vichy - France | 7 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Four of the seven were individually achieved. Neulen | ||||
Rigatti, Mario | Hptm | Italy | Kdr 23o Gruppo, 3o Stormo (Comiso Sicily 7/40) | CR.42 | Gold Medal for Military Valor (7/40), Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | |||
Riihikallio, Eero Juhani | Oblt | Finland | 17 | 2/LeLv-24 (4/43), 2/HLeLv-24 (Suulaj | B-239 "BW-374" "Black 6" (4/43), Bf 109G-2 Wk# 14754 "MT-213" "White 3" (5/44) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Rimminen, Veikko Tiovo | Offz Cand | Finland | 6 | 2/LeLv-24 (Rantasalmi 7/41), LeSK, T-LLv-35 | B-239 "BW-367" "White 7" (7/41), F2A Buffalo, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Ringbom, Bengt | Uffz | Finland | Night Fighter Unit | Ju 88A | Night Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Robetto, Giuseppe | Hptm | Italy | 10 | 167a, 76a, 86a, 1a ANR | CR.42, MC.200, MC.205V, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Rodoz, Diego | Fw | Italy | 6 | 167a, 1a ANR | MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 6 victories. | ||
Rodrigues, Carlos Teixidor | Lt | Spain | 1 | 15(Span)/JG-51 (5/43 S.U.) | Bf 109G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His one known victory, a Soviet LaGG-3 on 6 May, 1943. (All OKL) | ||
Rogulja, Adalbert | Obst | Croatia | Kdr Croatian Air Force (6/43 repl Kren) | Bf 109G-2 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Rohr, Julius | Finland | Fighter unit | MS.405 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | ||||
Romagnoli, | Obst | Italy | Kdr 4o Stormo (4/41 Malta) | CR.42, MC.202 (8/41) | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA August, 1941 during the Malta Campaign. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | |||
Romanese, | Capt | Italy | Kdr 209 Squadrila (3/41 | Ju 87R | Dive Bomber Operational Clasp | Source: Axis History Forum | |||
Rombout, Fleming Guido | Fw | 4/27/1923 | Belgium | SS Vol. Flandern(1941), JG-102(4/43), 6/JG-1(9/43) | Bf 109G, Fw 190A Werk # 550523 "Yellow 12" (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Romeo, Adum | Maj | Croatia | Kdr 51st Yugo Ftr Grp (4/41), 2nd Kroat Ftr Sq. (9/44) | Bf 109E, Fi 167A-0 (9/44) | Fighter Operational Clasp | Defected in an Fi 167 to Topusko airfield on 25 September, 1944 with Maj Petrovic. Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | |||
Roovet, | Hptm | Estonia | Stfkpt 2/NSGr-11 (10/44 Libau) | Fokker CV-E, He 50E, Ar 66 | Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | ||||
Rosello-Simonet, Juan | Oblt | Spain | 1 | 3 Escaudrilla Azul, 15(Span)/JG-51(4/43 S.U.) | Bf 109F-4, Fw 190A-3 Werk # 421 (lost 5/5/43)) | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | KIC 5 May, 1943 at Seschtschinskaya, no cause reported. His one known victory, a Soviet LaGG-5 on 19 March, 1943. Alternate spelling: Rosella-Simonet. | ||
Rosen, Carl Gustaf Ericsson von | 8/19/1909 | Sweden | Transport units, Abbyssinia 1935, Winter War '39-'40, Russia | DC-3, C-47 | Transport Operational Clasp | Source: Wings Palette-Pilots. | |||
Roveda, Riccardo | Maj | Italy | 5 | Kdr 353a | MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Roza, Janos | Hungary | 5 | Fighter unit | Bf 109G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: "Aces of World War II". | |||
Rubcic, Dragutin | Oberst | Croatia | 1 | Kdr 1st Yugo Ftr Bde (4/41) | Bf 109E | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | ||
Rubcic, Ivan | Oblt | Croatia | 4th Kroat Air Force Ftr Grp (7/41), JFS-4 (F | Bf 109B-1 Werk # 390 (lost) | |||||
Rubio, Javier Murcia | Maj | Spain | Kdr 5th Spanish Escaudrilla (Bergerac, Fr. 2/44), 15(Span)/JG-51(3/44 S.U.) | Fw 190A, Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Rucels, Janis | Obstlt | Latvia | Kdr Luftwaffen Legion-Lettland (8/44), formerly NSGr-12(3/44-10-44) | Ar 66C, Ju 87D-5/D7 | Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Ruspoli, Carlo Maurizio | Maj | 8/25/1906 | Oberhofen, Italy | 11 | 81a, 6o Gruppo, 1o Stormo (10/40); Kdr 91a, 10o Gruppo, 4o Stormo (Fuka 9/42), Ital.Air Ministry | MC.200 (10/40), MC.202 III (MM7844) "Red 3" (9/42), MC.205V | Ital. Siver Medal for Military Valor, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Ruzzin, Guisseppe | Italy | 5 | His name found on the internet along with Luigi Gorrini, both listed as Italian Aces. | ||||||
S | Offz Cand | Hungary | 2 | 102/I Ftr. Grp. | Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Saalasti, | Oblt | Finland | LeLv-24 (4/43 Baltic) | B-239, Bf 109G-2 "MT-228" (lost 5/43) | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Saarinen, Jorma Kalevi "Jotte" | Oblt | Finland | 23 | LeLv-24, 2/HLeLv-24 (5/44) | B-239, Bf 109G (5/44) | DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Sajeva, Giovanni | Lt | Italy | 5 | 310a, 1a ANR | MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello-Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Sajic, Vid | Hptm | Yugoslavia | Kdr 14th Kroat Ftr Sq (11/44) | Bf 109G-10 & G-14 | Fighter Operational Clasp | One of the first units to receive the G-10's and G-14's. Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | |||
Salas-Larrazabal, Angel | Maj | Spain | 6 | Kdr 1 Escaudrilla de Cazo (6/41 Mozhna S.U.), 15(Span)/JG-27 (9/41 S.U.) | Bf 109E-7(9/41) | DK-G(2/9/42), Spanish Cross, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Salminen, Pauli Erik | Ofw | Finland | 6 | LeLv-32 | B-239, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 6 victories. | ||
Salmins, Alfreds | Hptm | Latvia | Kdr 1/NSGr-12 (Latvian) (2/44) | Ar 66C | EK 1 & 2, Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | A Night Harassment bombing unit operating from Vecumi airfield, eastern Latvia. Neulen. | |||
Salomon, Vladimir | Uffz | Croatia | 1 | JG-104 (3/43), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (joins 10/43 @ Nikolayev S.U.) | Bf 109G-4, Bf 109G-6 Werk # 20039 (lost 11/7/43) | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 7 November, 1943 during aerial combat in Map Quadrant Pl.Qu. 66532 (Bf 109 Loss List). Alternate spelling: Salamon. | ||
Salovaara, Martti | Oblt | Finland | 5 | 3/LeLv-24 (5/43 Suulaj | B-239 "BW-364" "Orange 4" (assigned to Salovaara after Juutilainen's transfer out of LeLv-24) | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | ||
Salvador, Julio | Maj | Spain | Kdr 2a Escaudrilla Azul (2nd Blue Squadron) (6/42 S.U.) aka 15(Span)/JG-51 | Bf 109F, Fw 190A-3 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: John Weal | |||
Sanchez-Arjona, Fernando | Oblt | Spain | 8 | 4 Escaudrilla Azul, 15(Span)/JG-51(7/43 S.U.) | Fw 190A-3 Werk # 5345 (lost 11/19/43) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | KIC 19 November, 1943 at Orscha-Stara Bychow, probably due to icing. | ||
Sanchez-Tabernero, Manuel | Hptm | Spain | 6 | 15(Span)/JG-51 (7/43 S.U.) | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Sandtner, Vladimir | Fw | Slovakia | 1 | JG-104 (4/43), II/EJG-1 (12/43), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (3/44), III/JG-52 (4/44), 2nd Ftr Sq.-Kroat (7/44) | Bf 109G-2, G-4 & G-6, Bf 109G-10 Werk # 2104 "Black 4" | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Sanson, Attilio | Offz Cand | Italy | 12 | 362a; 5a, IIo Gruppo "Caccia" ANR (Osoppo 3/45) | Fiat G.55, Bf 109G-10AS Wk# 490379 "Yellow 8" (3/45) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 6 victories. | ||
Santinoni, | Lt | Italy | Kdr 237 Squadrila (8/40) | Ju 87B-2 | Dive Bomber Operational Clasp | Source: Axis History Forum | |||
Sarjamo, Urho Kaarlo | Oblt | Finland | 13 | 4/LeLv-24 (8/41 Immola), 2/HLeLv-24 (5/44 Suulaj | B-239 (8/41), Bf 109G-6 "MT-227" "White 7" (lost 6/44) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Sarkany, Sandor | Lt | Hungary | 101/1 Ftr. Sq. (5/44) | Bf 109G-6 (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 24 May, 1944 during aerial combat with P-51's near Alsolendva. Source: Punka-Osprey. | |||
Sarvanto, Jorma Kalevi "Zamba" | Hptm | 8/22/1912 | Finland | 17 | 4/LeLv-24 (Utti 1/40), KoeL, MaaSK, TLLv-35 | Fiat G.50, Fokker D.XXI "FR-97" "White 2" (1/40), B-239, F2A Buffalo, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Satta, Vittorio | Lt | 1920 | Italy | 2 | 1a Squadriglia, 1o Gruppo; 374a Sq., 153 Gruppo C.T. | CR.42, MC.200, MC.205V | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Savarino, | Lt Col | Italy | Kdr 103 Gruppo (2/43) | Ju 87D, Re.2001 & Re.2002 | Dive Bomber Operational Clasp | Source: Axis History Forum | |||
Savini, Angelo | Uffz | Italy | 7 | 90a | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 7 victories. | ||
Savonen, Joel Adiel | Oblt | Finland | 8 | LeLv-26, 4/LeLv-24 (4/43 Baltic), LeLv-25, LeSK | B-239 "BW-375" (4/43), Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 8 victories. | ||
Scarpa, Igino | Fw | Italy | 5/JG-77, 3a Squadriglia/1Gruppo of ANR (4/44) | Bf 109G-6, MC.205V | Fighter Operational Clasp | Former Luftwaffe volunteer who transferred into the Italian Air Force in 1944. Neulen | |||
Scarpetta, Pier Guiseppe | Maj | Italy | 5 | Kdr 360a, Kdr 150a, Kdr 98a, Kdr 7o Gruppo | CR.42, MC.200 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Plus one victory in Spain. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 6 victories. | ||
Schisharro, Luis | Lt | Spain | 15(Span)/JG-51 | Fw 190A-5 Werk # 525 (lost 8/21/43) | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 21 August, 1943 when he collided with a Russian fighter during combat at Map Quadrant Pl.Qu.35488. | |||
Scholtz, Miklos | Hptm | Hungary | 2/1 Fighter Squadron (10/43 Ferihegy Hungary), Kdr 2/IFtr. Grp. (1/44), redesignated 101/I Ftr.Grp. | Heja II, Bf 109F-4/B, Bf 109G | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Schweiger, Zvonko | Ofw | Croatia | 3(Kroat)/KG-1(7/44) | Do 17Z | Bomber Operational Clasp | ||||
Seganti, Carlo | Lt | Italy | 5 | 150a, 2o Gruppo (4/42 Sicily) | Re.2001 (lost 7/42) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Sehernet, Adolfo | Lt | Italy | Kdr 1a Squadriglia/Gruppo Transporto "Velivoli" (7/44 San Pietro di Gorizia) | SM.81 | Transport Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Sekeres, Ivan | StabsFw | Croatia | 15(Kroat)/JG-52 | Kl 35 (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA the night of 9-10 June, 1943 during a Po-2 bombing raid on the Taman airfield. Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | |||
Sencic, Karlo | Lt | Croatia | 2/Erg-Ost, 15(Kroat)/JG-52, JG-104 (5/43) | Bf 109G-2 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Sent to JG-104 for further training. Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | |||
Sepa, John | Oblt | Estonia | NSGr-11 (Estonian) (10/43), JG-54(9/44) | He 50, Ar 66C, Bu 131, Fw 190A in JG-54 | EK 1 & 2, Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp, Fighter Operational Clasp (JG-54) | One of 10 outstanding Estonian pilots sent to Germany for fighter training in May-June, 1944. Neulen | |||
Serafini, Ferruccio | Fw | Italy | 7 | 378a, 155o Gruppo Autonomo (Capoterra 7/43) | MC.205V III (MM92156) "Red 2" (7/43), Bf 109G | Gold Medal for Military Valor, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Serbanescu, Alexandru | Hptm | Romania | 45 | 7th Fighter Group (11/42 Karpovka), Kdr Esc 57 (7 Grupul) on 7/43, Kdr 9 Grupul (8/44) | Bf 109E, Bf 109G-2/R6 "Yellow 1" (lost 8/18/44) | DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 18 August, 1944 during aerial combat with a P-51 of 31FG. | ||
Serganti, Carlo | Oblt | Italy | 5 | 239a, 358a | CR.42, MC.200 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | ||
Serra-Alorda, Salvador | Oblt | Spain | 1 | 15(Span)/JG-51 (9/43 S.U.) | Fw 190A-3 | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His one known victory, a Soviet Barrage Balloon W of Yel'nya on 12 September, 1943. (All OKL) | ||
Serra, Carlos | Hptm | Spain | 1 | 15(Span)/JG-51 (10/42 S.U.) | Bf 109F | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His one known victory, a Soviet LaGG-3 SE of Kislino on 29 October, 1942. (All OKL) | ||
Sevkin, I. | Lt | Russia | 3/TG Gruppe-S | Bf 109G-14 Werk # 760698 (lost) | Transport (Ferry) Operational Clasp | ||||
Sic, Pavao | Obstlt | Yugoslavia | Kdr Kroat Air Force Legion (briefly repl Dzal in June, 1943) | Bf 109E | Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | ||||
Sifner, Oto | Uffz | Croatia | JG-104 (3/43), II/EJG-1 (12/43), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (3/44), III/JG-52 (4/44) | Bf 109G-2, G-4 & G-6 | Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | ||||
Simcic, Tihomir | Lt | Yugoslavia | 21st Kroat Ftr Sq. (Borongaj 4/44) | MS 406c | Fighter Operational Clasp | In the Spring of 1944, he opposed American bombers of the 15th Air Force. Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | |||
Simion, | Ofw | Romania | 1 | 49th Romanian Jager Staffel | Bf 109G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His one known victory, a Soviet A-20 Boston III 3 km NE of Eupatoria on 30 January, 1944. (All OKL) | ||
Simionato, Olindo | Uffz | Italy | 5 | 150a, 2o Gruppo (4/42 Sicily) | CR.42, MC.200, Re.2001 (4/42), MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Plus one victory in Spain. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Sipos, Karoly | Lt | Hungary | 101/2 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-10 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Known to have claimed a Yak-9 on 19 March, 1945, but it may have gone unconfirmed. Source: Punka-Osprey. | |||
Siren, S.E. | Hptm | Finland | Kdr E/LeLv-28 (7/41 Naarajarvi, Finland) | MS.406 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Sirola, Ivan | Uffz | Croatia | JG-104 (3/43), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (joins 10/43 @ Nikolayev) | Bf 109G-4 & G-6 | Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | ||||
Skarda, Borislav | Uffz | Croatia | 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (joins 10/43 @ Nikolayev) | Bf 109G-4 & G-6 | Former Pre-war Croatian pilot in 2.DPJ. Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | ||||
Skulka, Zoltan | Ogefr | Hungary | 1 | 101/3 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 21 August, 1944 by American bomber return fire. One known victory, a P-51 on 27 July, 1944. Source: Punka-Osprey. | ||
Smik, Otto | Czechoslovakia | 11 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Soffritti, Aroldo | Uffz | Italy | 8 | 4o Stormo; 412a, 29o Gruppo (2/41) | CR.42 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Solaro, Claudio | Hptm | Italy | 10 | Kdr 70a, 23o Gruppo, 3o Stormo (Tunisia 1/43) | CR.42, MC.202 X "White 5" (1/43), MC.205V, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Survived the war. Plus one victory in Spain. Neulen and Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 10 victories. | ||
Solaroli di Briona, Giorgio | Oblt | 7/17/1918 | Turin, Italy | 11 | Kdr 74a, 23o Gruppo, 3o Stormo (Tunisia 1/43); Kdr 377a Auto.; Kdr 95a, 18o Gruppo, 3o Stormo | CR.42, Re.2000, MC.202 I (MM7913?) "Red 2" (1/43), MC.205V, Bf 109G | Ital. Bronze, Silver, & Gold Medals for Military Valor, EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Somerto, T. | Obst | Finland | Kdr LeR-4, the 4th Air Regt. (7/41 Luonetjarvi, Finland) | Various | Neulen | ||||
Sovelius, Per Erik "Pelle" | Hptm | 1914 | Finland | 13 | 4/LeLv-24 (Utti 12/39, Immola 8/41, Vesivehmaa 5/42), KoeL, LeLv-28 | Fokker D.XXI "FR-92" "Black 5" (12/39), B-239 "BW-378" (2/42), F2A Buffalo, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Specker, | Oblt | Italy | 1 | 70a, 23o Gruppo, 3o Stormo (El Hamma 2/43) | MC.202 | EK 2 (2/11/43), Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Spigaglia, Alberto | Hptm | Italy | 6 | 364a, IIo GruppoANR | MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 6 victories. | ||
Spisarevski, Ditimar | Lt | 1916 | Bulgaria | 2 | German fighter unit on the Channel (early '43), 3/6th Fighter Regt.(12/43) | Avia B-534, Bf 109E-7, Bf 109G-2 (lost 20 December, 1943) | EK 1 & 2, Bulgarian Bravery Medals, Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 20 December, 1943, his first combat mission. After downing a first B-24 attempting to bomb Sophia, his 109 was badly damaged. He decided to ram a second B-24. This was a B-24J-45-CO, Ser # 42-73428 of the 376BG, 515BS, 15th AAF, named "Big Nig", piloted by 2/Lt Robert W. Brown. Nine of the 10 man American crew were KIA, one POW. Spisarevsky crashed his 109 at Pancharevo, Bulgaria. Neulen & Peter K. Petrov. | |
Spoljar, Vladimir | Lt | Yugoslavia | 15(Kroat)/JG-52 | Bf 109G | Fighter Operational Clasp | Defected to the Soviets on 20 September, 1944, along with Hptm Dukovac. Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | |||
Spoljaric, | Sgt | 15(Kroat)/JG-52, 1/ Kro JGr-1 | Bf 109G-2 & G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Often flew wingman for Croatia's top pilot, Mato Dukovac. Source: Magnus. | ||||
Sponza, Ottone | Italy | Torpedo bomber units | SM.79, SM.84 | Bomber Operational Clasp | Neulen | ||||
Squarcia, Vittorio | Oblt | Italy | 6 | 73a | MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 10-9G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Srom, Leopold | Czechoslovakia | 8 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Stabile, Natalino | Lt | Italy | 9 | 88a, 3a ANR | CR.42, MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Plus one victory in Spain. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 9 victories. | ||
Stana, V. | Romania | Fighter unit, Russia 1942-1944 | IAR.80 & IAR.81 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | ||||
Starc, Albin (Alwin?) | Oblt | 12/20/1916 | Rijeka, Slovenia | 11 | JFS-4 (7/41), 11 Sq./Kroat 4th Ftr Grp (9/41 Ukraine), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (10/41-5/43 S.U.) | Bf 109E-7 in '41, Bf 109E-4 "Green 5" (5/42), Bf 109G-2/R6 Werk # 14545 "Green 11" (lost 5/14/43) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | MIA 14 May, 1943, cause unknown, location not reported (Bf 109 Loss List). | |
Stars, Julijs | Uffz | Latvia | 1/NSGr-12 (Latvian), FFS at Plathe(7/44) | Ar 66C, Hs 126, Fw 190A-8(lost) | Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | ||||
Stauder, Jozef | Uffz | Slovakia | 13 | 13(Slow)/JG-52 (Cz.) | Bf 109G-2 (lost 3/21/43), Bf 109G-6 Werk # 14814 "White 11" (dam 6/26/44) | Fighter Operational Clasp | Force landed 26 June, 1944 at Ivanka pri Dunajl after aerial combat with P-51's of 52FG, 15AAF, his disposition not reported. AC totaled in a crash on 21 March, 1943, pilot disposition unknown. Neulen. Bowers/Lednicer, 13 victories. | ||
Stefanini, Valerio | Lt | Italy | Adj 1 Gruppo C.T. (4/45) | Fiat G.55, Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Stehlik, Josef | Czechoslovakia | 10 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Steiman, Wilhelm | Romania | Fighter unit, Romania 1944-1945 | IAR.80 & IAR.81 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | ||||
Stenb | Maj | Finland | Kdr LeLv-44 (7/41 Siikakangas, Finland) | Blenheim, Do17Z-2(3/42), Ju 88A-4(4/43) | Bomber Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Stengl, Ernst | Romania | 14 | Gr. 9 Van | Bf 109F & G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Magnus Report. | |||
Sterzi, Annibale | Hptm | Italy | 5 | Kdr 358a | CR.42, MC.200 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Plus one victory in Spain. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Stipcic, Zlatko | Hptm | 12/27/1908 | Krizevci, Croatia | 12 | JFS-4 (7/41), Kdr 11th (Jato) Ftr.Sq/4th Ftr.Grp.(9/41 Ukraine), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (10/41 S.U.) | Hurricane, Bf 109E, Bf 109G-2 "Black 3" (7/42), Bf 109G-10 "Black 4" (3/45) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Stoian, Daniel | Hptm | Romania | Romanian Bomber Group Six (6/43), Kdr Rom. Bomber Group 5 | Ju 88 | EK 1 & 2, Rom. Aero Virtue (Gold Cross), Rom.Knights Class, Rom. Star, Bomber Operational Clasp | 147 Combat missions. | |||
Stoikov, C. | Maj | Bulgaria | Kdr 5th Bomber Group (12/39 Plovdiv) | Avia B-71, Do 11 | Bomber Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Stojanov, N | Lt | Bulgaria | II/6th Fighter Regiment (4/44 Sofia) | D.520, Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | One known victory, a P-51 on 5 April, 1944, the first Mustang downed by the Bulgarians. Neulen | |||
Stoyanov, Stojan Iliev | Oblt | Bulgaria | 6 | 682 (Jato) Sq./6th Fighter Regiment | Avia B-534, Bf 109E(12/39), Bf 109G-2 & G-6 | EK 1 & 2, Romanian Order in two classes, Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | ||
Stringa, | Capt | Italy | Kdr 209 Squadrila (5/41) | Ju 87R, Re.2001 & Re.2002 | Dive Bomber Operational Clasp | Source: Axis History Forum | |||
Stukans, Janis | Lt | Latvia | Training Unit, FFS at Libau-Grobin (2/44) | ||||||
Suhonen, V | Oblt | Finland | 20 | LeLv-24 | B-239, F2A Buffalo, Bf 109G | DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 19.5 victories. | ||
Supek, Berislav | Hptm | Croatia | JGS-4 (7/41), 10 or 11 Sq./Kroat 4th Ftr Grp (Mariupol Ukraine 12/41) | Bf 109E-3 Werk # 1411 "Green 4" (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Sval, Albin | Uffz | Slovenia | 5 | JG-104 (3/43), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (joins 10/43 @ Nikolayev S.U.) | Bf 109G-4, Bf 109G-5 Werk # 15770 "Black 5" (damaged) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Svarc, | Lt | Yugoslavia | 15(Kroat)/JG-52 | Bf 109G | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Svejdik, Josef | Fw | Slovakia | 1 | 13(Slow)/JG-52 (1/43 S.U.) | Bf 109G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His one known victory, a Soviet Il-2 E of Kropotkin on 31 January, 1943. (All OKL) | ||
Svetlik, Jan | Oblt | Czechoslovakia | 5 | 3rd Air Regt., SVZ | Avia B-534 (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Sz | Ogefr | Hungary | 2 | 101/3 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-10 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Sz | Lt | Hungary | 4 | 102/1 Ftr. Sq. (11/44), 101/3 Ftr. Sq. (1/45), 101/7 Ftr. Sq. (1/22/45) | Bf 109G-6, Bf 109G-14 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Szabo, Istvan | Offz Cand | Hungary | 1 Ungarische Jabostaffel (12/42) | Bf 109F-4/B (lost 1/43) | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Szabo, Jozsef | Lt | Hungary | 1 | 101/4 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-14 | Fighter Operational Clasp | One known victory, an La-5 in the vicinity of Bicske on 4 January, 1945. Source: Punka-Osprey. | ||
Szakonyi, Istvan | Oblt | Hungary | Stfkpt 4/III Bomber Group (8/41 Operation Barbarossa) | Ca 135 "B-511" | Bomber Operational Clasp | ||||
Szebeni, Antal | Lt | Hungary | 1 | 101/4 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-14 "W0 + 58", Bf 109G-14 "W0 + 60" | Fighter Operational Clasp | One known victory, an La-5 west of Ipolyszalka on 19 February, 1945, flying G-14 "W0 + 60". Source: Punka-Osprey. | ||
Szecsey, Gabor | Oblt | Hungary | 1 | 101/2 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-14 | Fighter Operational Clasp | One known victory, an Il-2 between Ajka and Kisl | ||
Szenassy, | Oblt | Hungary | 2 | 101/2 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-10 | Fighter Operational Clasp | His first known victories, two Il-2's in the Vienna vicinity on 14 April, 1945. Source: Punka-Osprey. | ||
Szenteleky, Geza | Uffz | Hungary | 2 | 102/2 Ftr. Sq. (12/44), 101/8 Ftr. Sq. (3/45) | Bf 109G-6, Bf 109G-14 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Szentgy | Off Cand | Hungary | 31 | 1/1 Ftr. Sq. (2/43), 101/2 Ftr. Sq. "Puma" (2/45) | Heja II, Bf 109F-4/B "Yellow 7" (2/43), Bf 109F-4/B "Red 2" (11/43), Bf 109G-6/U2 "W1 + 77" (2/45) | Hungarian Knights Cross w/Swords, EK 1 & 2(3/43), Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Szeverenyi, Kalman | Lt | Hungary | 5 | R.2000 Heja, 5/2 Ftr. Sq. (4/43), 102/1 Ftr. Sq. (4/44), Kdr 101/7 Ftr. Sq. (2/45) | Bf 109G-2 "Black H" (4/43), Bf 109G-6, Bf 109G-14 | Hungarian Knights Cross w/Swords, EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Szikora, Laszlo Pal | Ogefr | Hungary | 7 | 101/1 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-6, Bf 109G-14 (1/45) | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Szilagyi, | Ogefr | Hungary | 101/9 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-14 "Yellow 9" (lost) | Fighter Operational Clasp | MIA 21 March, 1945 after aerial combat in "Yellow 9" in the Varpalota area. Source; Punka-Osprey. | |||
Sziraki, Mihaly | Offz Cand | Hungary | 2 | 101/4 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Szombathelyi, Elemer | Oblt | Hungary | Stff | Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Punka-Osprey. | |||
T | Hptm | Finland | 11 | 4/LeLv-24 (Immola 8/41), Kdr 4/LeLv-24 (R | B-239 (8/41), B-239 "BW-380" (10/42), Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Tainio, | Hptm | Finland | Kdr 1/LeLv-14 (3/43 Tiiksj | MS-406 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | |||
Takacs, | Lt | Hungary | 1/1 Ftr. Sq. (8/42) | R.2000 Heja | Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Takacs, | Uffz | Hungary | 1 | 101/1 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Talamini, Renato | Oblt | Italy | 5 | 80a, 3a ANR | MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Tamakhyarov, Ditimar | Lt | Bulgaria | Avia B-534, Bf 109E | Fighter Operational Clasp | One of the first seven Bulgarians sent to Germany in June, 1938, to be trained as a fighter pilot and instructor. Neulen | ||||
Tamsons, Zanis | Fw | Latvia | 1/NSGr-12 (Latvian) (10/44) | Ar 66C, Hs 126B-1 "6A + NL" interned in Sweden 8 October, 1944. | EK 1 & 2, Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | ||||
Tani, Antti Johannes | Ofw | 8/3/1918 | Finland | 22 | 1/LeLv-28 (10/41), 1/HLeLv-34 (Lappeenranta 6/44) | MS.406 "MS-619" "Black 5" (10/41), B-239, Bf 109G-6 Wk# 411901 "MT-428" "White 8" (6/44) | DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Tanskanen, T. | Hptm | Finland | Kdr 1/LeLv-28 (6/41 Naaraj | MS.406 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | |||
Tarantola, Ennio | Uffz | 1/19/1915 | Como, Italy | 10 | 155a (1/38); 239a, 102o Bomb. Gruppo; 151a, 20o Gruppo, 51o Stormo (Gela 9/42); M-B ANR | CR.32, Ju 87 (6/41), CR.42, MC.202 VII (MM9066) "Red 2" (9/42), Fiat G.55 (lost 4/44) | Ital. Bronze & Silver Medals for Military Valor, EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Tarnay, | Uffz | Hungary | 1 | 1/1 Ftr. Sq. (8/42), 5/I Ftr. Grp (4/43) | R.2000 Heja, Bf 109F-4/B | Fighter Operational Clasp | One known victory, a LaGG-3 near the village of Davidovka on 9 August, 1942. Source: Punka-Osprey. | ||
Tatarevic, Vinko | Fw | Croatia | JG-104 (4/43), II/EJG-1 (12/43), 1/JGr-Kro (4/45) | Bf 109G-10 Werk # 2103 "Black 3" (4/45) | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Teodorescu, Casian | Romania | Fighter unit, Russia 1941-1944 | IAR.80 & IAR.81 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | ||||
Teodoru, Nicolae | Uffz | 1915 | Romania | Esc 2 Recun (6/43) | Ju 88D-1 Werk # 430650 | Observer Operational Clasp | |||
Teromaa, Erik Uolevi | Oblt | Finland | 19 | LeLv-24, 1/HLeLv-26 (7/44 Mensuvaara), Kdr 2/HLeLv-24 (8/44-9/44) | B-239 "BW-361 (6/44), B-239 "BW-364" (7/44), Bf 109G-6 (7/44) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Terp, Ove | Lt | 11/10/1914 | Denmark | III/JG-54(4/43) | Fw 190A | Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Tervo, Altto Kalevi "Matti" | Oblt | Finland | 23 | LeLv-30, LeLv-24, 2/LeLv-32 (Nurmoila 6/42), 1/LeLv-34 6/43 Utti), Night Fighter Unit | Hawk 75A-3 Ser# 13747 "CU-552" "Wh 2" (6/42), Bf 109G-2 "MT-219" (lost 8/43) | DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Night Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Thorup, Ejnar | Hptm | Denmark | LeLv 32 ('39-'40) | Fokker D.XXI | Fiughter Operational Clasp | A Danish pilot who flew with the Finns. Neulen | |||
Tilli, Pentti Teodor | Fw | Finland | 5 | LeLv-24 | B-239 "FR-103" & "FR-107" | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Tkacik, V. | Gefr | 13(Slow)/JG-52 (4/43 Anapa S.U.) | Bf 109G-4 "Yellow ?" (interned by the Soviets) | Fighter Operational Clasp | Defected to the Soviets at Novomalo on 11 September, 1943, along with Uffz Alexander Geric. | ||||
Tobak, Tibor | Oblt | 11/24/1921 | Hungary | 5 | Hungarian Staffel, Stfkpt Puma Staffel", 101/3 Fighter Squadron (4/44 T | Bf 109G-6, Bf 109G-14 (11/44) | Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Todorov, Matei | Lt | Bulgaria | Avia B-534, Bf 109E | Fighter Operational Clasp | Trained as a fighter pilot in Germany in March, 1939. Killed in a subsequent flying accident, date unknown. Neulen | ||||
Tomaselli, Pio | Hptm | Italy | 4 | Kdr 72a, 17o Gruppo, 1o Stormo | CR.42, MC-200, MC.202 "Yellow 8" | EK 1 & 2, Fighter OPerational Clasp | Plus two victories in Spain. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | ||
Tomass, Aleksandrs | Maj | Latvia | Kdr Training unit, FFS Libau-Grobin in Courland (9/44) | Ar 66C, Ju 87D-5/D-7 | EK 1 & 2, Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | Replaced Major Walter Endres. Neulen | |||
Tomminen, Toivo | Uffz | Finland | 7 | 3/LeLv-28 (10/41 Solomanni) | MS.406 "MS-329" "Yellow 1" (10/41; lost 12/41)), | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Tonchev, Yevgeni G. | Bulgaria | 1 | 682 (Jato) Sq./6th Fighter Regiment | Bf 109F & G | Fighter Operational Clasp | 1 damaged enemy. Source: Magnus. | |||
Toplodolski, Chudomir M. | Hptm | Bulgaria | 3 | 6th Fighter Regiment | Avia B-534, Bf 109E | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Torchio, Luigi | Oblt | Italy | 5 | 75a, 377a Autonomo (Palermo 2/43), 3a ANR | Re.2000, CR.42CN (Nightfighter) "Red 4" (2/43), MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Torresi, Giulio | Hptm | Italy | 10 | 93a, 2o Stormo (12/40); 77a; 362a; Kdr 3a ANR; Kdr Squadriglia "Bonet"/1 Gruppo C.T. (7/44) | CR.42, Fiat G.55 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Toth, Lajos (Ludwig) | Lt | Hungary | 26 | 5/2 Ftr. Sq. (2/44), 101st Fighter Group "Puma" (7/44 Ferihegy Hungary), 101/2 Ftr. Sq. | Bf 109G-2 Werk # 13754 "CE + TB" (lost 10/3/43), Bf 109G-6 "V3 + 73" (2/44), Bf 109G-14 | Hungarian Knights Cross w/Swords, EK 1 (1/44) & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His G-2 reported lost 3 October, 1943, crashing in Map Quadrant Pl.Qu. 1176 after combat, pilot returned. | ||
Trifonoff, Peter | Uffz | Bulgaria | Fighter unit, Eastern Front | Bf 109G | Italian Pilot Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | POW. Survived the war. Fled Bulgaria and lived in Italy. He was pictured wearing the Italian Pilot Badge, since he graduated from an Italian Flight School in 1940. Informtion found on a grouping for sale on the internet. | |||
Tripmire, Aksam Vid | Hptm | Croatia | 4th Kroat Air Force Ftr Grp (7/41), JFS-4 (8/41) | Bf 109D Werk # 2539 (lost) | |||||
Trnka, Julius | Maj | Slovakia | Kdr SVZ 9 (Slovak Air Force), 6/44 | Bf 109G-6 | Consisting of 40 AC of the 1st Recon Sq, @nd Observation Sq, and the 12th Fighter Sq.. Neulen | ||||
Trnka, Julius | Maj | Slovakia | Kdr 1st Recon Sq, 2nd Observation Sq & 12th Fighter Sq. (8/44) | Bf 109G-6 | Observer Operational Clasp | His three units were assigned to support the Slovak Army Corps defending the Carpathian passes. Neulen | |||
Trontti, Nils Rudolf | Oblt | Finland | 7 | LeLv-26, HLeLv-34 | B-239, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 7 victories. | ||
Tsvetkov, Marin Angelov | Bulgaria | 3 | 672 (Jato) Sq./6th Fighter Regiment | Bf 109F & G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 9 September, 1944. 1 shared destroyed and 5 damaged enemy. Source: Magnus. | |||
Tugnoli, Giorgio | Maj | Italy | 5 | Kdr 153a; Kdr 74a; Kdr 23o Gruppo, 3o Stormo (5/42) | CR.42, MC.200, MC.202 (9/42), MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Plus one victory in Spain. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Tulea, Sorin | LtCmdr | Romania | Kdr Romanian Grupul 5 Bombardment ('41), Kdr Escadrilla 78 ('43) | He 111H-3 in 5 Grp, He 111H-6 in Esc 78 | EK 2, Wound Badge, Bomber Operational Clasp | ||||
Tuomikoski, Kauko | Fw | Finland | 4 | 1/HLeLv-34 (5/44 Kymi) | Bf 109G-6 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey | ||
Tuominen, Oiva Emil Kalervo | Offz Cand | 3/5/1908 | Kouvola, Finland | 44 | 2/LeLv-26 (Mensunkangs 2/40), 1/LeLv-26 (Kilpasilta 10/42), LeLv-30, 1/LeLv-34 (2/43) | Glad II "GL-255"(2/40), Fiat G.50(MM 4743) "FA-26" "White 5" (10/42), MS.406, Bf 109G-2(3/43) | Mannerheim Cross, DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Turkka, Yrj | Offz Cand | 1/29/1909 | Finland | 18 | 1/LeLv-24 (12/39), 3/LeLv-24 (5/43 Suulajarvi), LeLv-34 | D.XXI "FR-83" "Black 2" (12/39), B-239 "BW-351", Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Turkki, R. | Oblt | Finland | Kdr 2/LeLv-28 (6/41 Naaraj | MS.406 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keksinen-Osprey | |||
Turko, Ernest | Maj | Yugoslavia | Kdr 22nd Kroat Ftr Sq. (Borongaj 10/43) | MS 406c, G.50bis | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Turunen, Iikke | Finland | Fighter unit | B-239, F2A Buffalo | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | ||||
Ujszaszy, Gy | Hptm | Hungary | 7 | Kdr 5/1 Ftr. Sq. (Stary Oskol 12/42), Kdr 1/1 Ftr. Sq. (3/44) redesignated 101/2 | Bf 109F-4/B (12/42), Bf 109G-6 | Hungarian Silver Medal for Merit, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Ujszaszy, Istvan | Hungary | 5 | Fighter unit | Bf 109G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: "Aces of World War II". | |||
Urgsoo, | Hptm | Estonia | Stfkpt 3/NSGr-11 (10/44 Libau) | Fokker CV-E, He 50E, Ar 66 | Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | ||||
Uuttu, | Fw | Finland | 1 | LeLv-24 (11/39) | B-239 "BU-64" (lost 11/39) | EK 2, Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
V | Uffz | Estonia | I/NSGr-11 (libau) | Fokker CV-E "3W + OD" (interned in Sweden) | Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | ||||
Vaart, Albert | Oblt | Estonia | NSGr-11 (Estonian) (10/43) | He 50, Ar 66C, Bu 131, Fw 190A-8 | EK 1 & 2, Dive Bomber (Night) Operational Clasp | One of 10 outstanding Estonian pilots sent to Germany for fighter trainingin May-June, 1944. Neulen | |||
Vajda, | Lt | Hungary | 2 | 1/1 Ftr. Sq. (8/42), 101/7 Ftr. Sq. (3/45) | R.2000 Heja, Bf 109G-6, Bf 109G-14 | Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Valenzano, Raffaele | Oblt | Italy | 8 | 370a, 78a, 372a, 4a ANR | Cr.42, MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 6 victories. | ||
Valiente, Franzisco | Oblt | Spain | 6 | 4 Escaudrilla Azul, 15(Span)/JG-51('43-'44 S.U.) | Fw 190A-3 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Valkov, Vassil | Col | Bulgaria | Kdr 1st Army Air Group (12/39), Kdr 6th Fighter Regiment (3/42 - 9/44 Sofia) | PZL P43B (light bomber), Dewoitine D.520, Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Valpas, K. | Sgt | Finland | 1 | Fighter unit, Russia 1941-1944 | Bf 109G | Fighter Operational Clasp | His one known victory, a Soviet Il-2 over Vellivaara on 9 August, 1944. Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | ||
Valtancoli, Tito | Hptm | Italy | 8 | 373a, 86a, Kdr 375a | MC.200, MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 8 victories. | ||
Vanzan, Virgilio | Oblt | Italy | 7 | 82a, 90a | MC.205V, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 7 victories. | ||
Vargha, Laszlo | Ogefr | Hungary | 102/I Ftr. Grp. | Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | MIA 14 December, 1944 during aerial combat with Soviet Il-2's near Vac. Source: Punka-Osprey. | |||
Varjas, | Ogefr | Hungary | 101/2 Ftr. Sq. (1/45) | Bf 109G-6/U2 "W1 + 77" (lost 1/45) | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Vasatko, Alois | Czechoslovakia | 15 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Veronese, Alberto | Oblt | Italy | 6 | 410A, 29o Gruppo (10/40 Greece); 303a | CR.42 (10/40)Fiat G.55, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Veronesi, Mario | Offz Cand | Italy | 11 | 84a, 1a ANR | CR.42, MC.200, MC.205V, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Vesa, Emil Onerva "Emppu" | Ofw | Finland | 30 | 3/LeLv-24 (Hirvas 6/42), 3/HLeLv-24 (Lappeenranta 7/44) | B-239, Bf 109G-6 Werk # 165001 "MT-460" "Yellow 8" (7/44) | DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen and Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 29.5 victories. | ||
Veselinovic, Marko | Oblt | Yugoslavia | 21st Kroat Ftr Sq. (Borongaj 4/44) | MS 406c | Fighter Operational Clasp | In the Spring of 1944, he opposed American bombers of the 15th Air Force. Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | |||
Vice, Nikola | Lt | Croatia | 63rd Yugo Bmbr Grp (4/41), JFS-4, 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (joins 10/42) | Do 17, Bf 109E, Bf 109G-2 Wk # 13630 (lost), Bf 109G-2 "White 14", Kl 35 Wk# 3279 "CI + SF" | Wound Badge(4/11/43), Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Vihinen, M. | Finland | Fighter unit | Morane MS.405 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | ||||
Villa, Cesare | Maj | Italy | SAS (Servizi Aerei Speciali) | SM.75GA MM.60543 "I-TAMO" (tri-motor) | Bomber Operational Clasp | ||||
Vinca, Tiberiu | Lt | Romania | 16 | 49th Romanian Jager Staffel | IAR 80, IAR 81, Bf 109E | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Killed September 1943. Neulen. Bowers/Lednicer, 16 victories. | ||
Virta, Kelpo Jalmari Taimi | Fw | Finland | 6 | LeLv-24 | B-239 "FR-84" (12/39), Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Virtanen, Kullervo | Finland | Fighter unit | Morane MS.405 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | ||||
Virtanen, V | Uffz | Finland | 7 | LeLv-32 | B-239, Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Stenman & Keskinen-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 7 victories. | ||
Visconti, Magg. Adriano | Maj | 11/11/1915 | Tripoli, North Africa | 10 | 76a; 159a, 1o Gruppo (Central Italy 1/42); Kdr 76a (4/43); Kdr 1a, 1o Gruppo (Compoformido 4/44) | MC.202 I (MM7944)"Red 8"(5/42), MC.205V III (MM92287)"Red 18", Fiat G.55(7/44), Bf 109G-10/AS Werk # 491356 "Green 3 & White 4" (lost 3/14/45) | Ital. Bronze & Silver Medals for Military Valor, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | D'Amico & Valentini text states the "AC was destroyed at Varese Italy on 14 March, 1945, no mention of pilot disposition. Victories may be as high as 26. | |
Visintini, Francesco | Offz Cand | Italy | 378a, 155o Gruppo, 51o Stormo (7/42 Malta) | MC.202 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | |||
Visintini, Mario | Hptm | 4/26/1913 | Istria, Italy | 16 | 25a (Spain), 91a, 10oGruppo, 4o Stormo; 412a Squadriglia (Gura 7/40, Somalia 1/41) | CR.42 "Red 2" (7/40) | Gold Medaglia d' Oro (Post.), Sil & Bronze Medals for Valor, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Oper. Clasp | ||
Vizanti, Dan | Romania | 16 | Fighter unit, Russia '41-'44, Romania '45 | IAR.80 & IAR.81 | Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Wings Palette-Pilots | |||
Vizanty, Dan | Hptm | Romania | 32 | Kdr 6th Fighter Group (6/44) | IAR 81, Bf 109G | DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Vizzoto, Antonio | Obst | Italy | Kdr 2 Gruppo C.T. (4/44 Bresso) | MC.205V, Fiat G.55, Bf 109G-6/R6 (5/44) | Fighter Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Vonk, Albeiu | Lt | Croatia | 1 Kroat Luftwaffe Legion (7/44) | Do 17Z-5 Werk # 2899 "Z8 + AH" | Bomber Operational Clasp | Deserted 30 July, 1944 to southern Italy, with his crew of four, to avoid execution by Tito's partisans. Neulen | |||
Vorontsov, Peter | Hptm | Russia | 3/TG Gruppe-S | Bf 109G-14 Werk # 785730 (lost) | Transport (Ferry) Operational Clasp | ||||
Vosilla, Ferruccio | Maj | Italy | Kdr 85a, 18o Gruppo (10/40 Ursel Belgium) | CR.42 (10/40) | Fighter Operational Clasp | Spanish Civil War Veteran. Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey | |||
Vranic, Dragutin | Uffz | Croatia | JG-104 (4/43), II/EJG-1 (12/43), 1/JGr-Kro (7/44) | Bf 109G-6 | Source: Savic & Ciglic-Osprey. | ||||
Vucina, Nikola | Oblt | Croatia | 2 | JFS-4 (7/41), 10 or 11 Sq./Kroat 4th Ftr Grp (Mariupol 12/41), Dzal Ftr.Grp.(5/42) | Bf 109E-7 Werk # 1506 "Green 9" (lost) | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Vuillemin, | Lt | Vichy-France | 1 | G.C. I/7 (5/41) | MS.406 | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Vujicic, Bogdan | Hptm | Serbia | 15(Kroat)KG-53, 2/Erg-Ost (2/43), 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (joins 5/43 @ Taman) | Ju 88 & He 111's in KG-53, Bf 109G-2 Werk # 13485 "White <2" (lost 5/14/43) | Bomber & Fighter Operational Clasps | MIA 14 May, 1943, cause and location not reported. | |||
Vuorela, Jaakko | Oblt | Finland | 2 | 2/LeLv-24 (Utti 12/39) | Fokker D.XXI "FR-86 (12/39) | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Vybiral, Tomas | Czechoslovakia | 7 | Fighter unit | Bf 109 | Bowers/Lednicer Fighter Pilot Ace List. | ||||
Weiss, Antonio | Oblt | Italy | 2 | 1a, 1o Gruppo | MC.205V, Fiat G.55 | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | |||
Wind, Hans Henrik "Hasse" | Hptm | 7/30/1919 | Tammisaari, Finland | 75 | LeLv-32 (8/42), Kdr 1/LeLv-24 (Suulaj | B-239 "BW-393" "White 7" (1/43), B-239 "BW-393" "Orange 9" (4/44), Bf 109G-6 "MT-439" (7/44) | Double Mannerheim Cross, DK-G, EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | ||
Yakovlev, A. | Lt | Russia | 3/TG Gruppe-S | Bf 109G-14 Werk # 780807 (lost) | Transport (Ferry) Operational Clasp | ||||
Zaccaria, | Ogefr | Italy | 1 Gruppo C.T. (1/44 Campoformida) | MC.205V | Fighter Operational Clasp | ||||
Zagorski, Tsvetko Markov | Bulgaria | 1 | 3/6th Fighter Regiment | Bf 109F & G | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 24 June, 1944. 1 damaged enemy. Source: Magnus. | |||
Zanardi, Alfredo | Maj | Italy | Kdr Gruppo Transporto "Trabucchi" (7/44 Goslar) | SM.81 | Transport Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Zanazzo, | Capt | Italy | Kdr 207 Squadrila (2/43) | Ju 87D, Re.2001 & Re.2002 | Dive Bomber Operational Clasp | Source: Axis History Forum | |||
Zankov, Khristo | Uffz | Bulgaria | 2 | 6th Fighter Regiment | D.520, Bf 109G-2, Bf 109G-6 | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His two victories; a B-24 and a P-38. Neulen | ||
Zelacic, | Uffz | Yugoslavia | 1 | 15(Kroat)/JG-52 (1/44 S.U.) | Bf 109G | EK 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | His one known victory, a Soviet LaGG-3 on 25 January, 1944. (All OKL) | ||
Zelenak, Pavol | Fw | Slovakia | 12 | 13(Slow)/JG-52 (1/43 S.U.-6/44 Cz.) | Bf 109G-6 Werk # 161717 "White 6" (dam 6/26/44) | EP, EK 1 & 2, Wound Badge, Fighter Operational Clasp | WIA 26 June, 1944 during aerial combat with P-38's of 82FG, 15AAF at Horna Streda. | ||
Zemella, Celso | Offz Cand | Italy | 5 | 70a, 23o Gruppo, 3o Stormo | Bf 109G | EK 1 & 2, Fighter Operational Clasp | Source: Massimello & Apostolo-Osprey. Bowers/Lednicer, 5 victories. | ||
Zhishkov, Vassil | Lt | Bulgaria | Avia B-534, Bf 109E | Fighter Operational Clasp | One of the first seven Bulgarians sent to Germany in June, 1938, to be trained as a fighter pilot and instructor. Neulen | ||||
Zigiotti, Pietro | Maj | Italy | Kdr Gruppo Transporto "Velivoli" (7/44 San Pietro di Gorizia) | SM.81 | Transport Operational Clasp | Neulen | |||
Zsiros, Gyula | Offz Cand | Hungary | 101/I Ftr. Grp. | Bf 109G-6 | Fighter Operational Clasp | KIA 30 June, 1944 opposing an American bombing raid headed for Budapest. Source: Punka-Osprey. | |||
Zucca, | Capt | Italy | Kdr 206 Squadrila (7/43) | Ju 87D, Re.2001 & Re.2002 | Dive Bomber Operational Clasp | Source: Axis History Forum | |||