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Hans Wind

Finnish-Swedish flying ace (1919-1995) · Finland · On the map · Died at 75

Hans Henrik "Hasse" Wind was a Finnish fighter pilot and flying ace in World War II, with 75 confirmed air combat victories. He is one of the four double recipients of the Mannerheim Cross 2nd Class.

Hans Wind is read about 31 times a day, in 14 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 17 August 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Mannerheim Cross 2nd Class1944
Mannerheim Cross 2nd Class1943
Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class
Cross of Liberty, 4th Class
Memorial medal of the Winter War
Memorial medal of the Continuation War
Iron Cross (1939), 2nd class

About this person

Country
Finland
Type
Other
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 1995 · aged 75