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Walter Borchers

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German World War II flying ace (1916-1945)

GermanyLived 1916 to 1945 · aged 29
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Walter Borchers was a German Luftwaffe military aviator and wing commander during World War II. As a flying ace, he was credited with 59 aerial victories, including 43 nocturnal victories, 10 as a destroyer pilot and 6 four-engined bombers at day time, claimed in roughly 300 combat missions.

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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
German Cross in Gold

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Walter Borchers was a German Luftwaffe military aviator and wing commander during World War II. As a flying ace, he was credited with 59 aerial victories, including 43 nocturnal victories, 10 as a destroyer pilot and 6 four-engined bombers at day time, claimed in roughly 300 combat missions. Prior to his death he held the position of wing commander of the 5th Night Fighter Wing.

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Germany
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deceased
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Lived 1916 to 1945 · aged 29
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