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Hans-Joachim Marseille

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German officer and fighter pilot during World War II (1919-1942)

GermanyLived 1919 to 1942 · aged 22
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Hans-Joachim Marseille was a German Luftwaffe fighter pilot and flying ace during World War II. He is noted for his aerial battles during the North African Campaign and his bohemian lifestyle. One of the most successful fighter pilots, he was nicknamed the "Star of Africa".

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Prinz-Heinrichs-Gymnasium, Marseille attended this schoolPrinz-Heinrichs-Gymnasium, Marseille attended this schoolMarseille claimed his 7th aerial victory on 28 September 1940 but had to crash land near Théville due to engine failure. Bf 109 E-7; Werknummer 4091[20]Marseille claimed his 7th aerial victory on 28 September 1940 but had to crash land near Théville due to engine failure. Bf 109 E-7; Werknummer 4091[20]Two of Marseille's service men, cleaning an aircraft cannon in front of "Yellow 14" W.Nr. 8673.[46]Two of Marseille's service men, cleaning an aircraft cannon in front of "Yellow 14" W.Nr. 8673.[46]Hans-Joachim Marseille standing next to one of his aerial victories, a Hurricane Mk IIB, possibly of No. 213 Squadron RAF, February 1942.[51] There may be sufficient remains on the code to identify it as a No. 274 Squadron RAF aircraft.[52]Hans-Joachim Marseille standing next to one of his aerial victories, a Hurricane Mk IIB, possibly of No. 213 Squadron RAF, February 1942.[51] There may be sufficient remains on the code to identify it as a No. 274 Squadron RAF aircraft.[52]Messerschmitt Bf 109 F-4/trop, W.Nr. 8673 - 3./JG 27 - Hauptmann Hans-Joachim Marseille in September 1942Messerschmitt Bf 109 F-4/trop, W.Nr. 8673 - 3./JG 27 - Hauptmann Hans-Joachim Marseille in September 1942The wreckage of Marseille's aircraft on 30 September 1942; the vehicle in the background marks the spot where Marseille landed.The wreckage of Marseille's aircraft on 30 September 1942; the vehicle in the background marks the spot where Marseille landed.Marseille family grave in SchönebergMarseille family grave in Schöneberg

Awards 3

1942Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds
1941German Cross in Gold
1940Pilot Badge (Nazi Germany)

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About this person

Hans-Joachim Marseille was a German Luftwaffe fighter pilot and flying ace during World War II. He is noted for his aerial battles during the North African Campaign and his bohemian lifestyle. One of the most successful fighter pilots, he was nicknamed the "Star of Africa". Marseille claimed all but seven of his 158 victories against the British Commonwealth's Desert Air Force over North Africa, flying the Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter for his entire combat career. No other pilot claimed as many Western Allied aircraft as Marseille.

Country
Germany
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deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 1942 · aged 22
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