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Emil Lang

German officer and fighter pilot during World War II (1909-1944) · Died at 35

Emil Lang, nicknamed "Bully", was a Luftwaffe flying ace during World War II. Lang was credited with 173 aerial victories - 144 on the Eastern Front, 29 on the Western Front - and one Soviet MTB sunk in 403 combat missions.

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Awards

German Cross in Gold
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

About this person

Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 1944 · aged 35