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Gerhard Barkhorn

German general and fighter pilot during World War II (1919–1983)

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Lived 1919–1983, aged 64Germany
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  • Era
    1919–1983
    Aged 64
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Updated 2026-06-16

Gerhard "Gerd" Barkhorn was a German military aviator who was a renowned wing commander in the Luftwaffe during World War II. As a fighter ace, he was the second most successful fighter pilot of all time after fellow German Erich Hartmann. Other than Hartmann, Barkhorn is the only fighter ace to ever exceed 300 claimed victories. Following World War II, he became a high-ranking officer in the German Air Force of the Federal Republic of Germany.

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