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Werner Mölders

German officer and fighter pilot during World War II (1913-1941) · Germany · Died at 28

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Werner Mölders was a World War II German Luftwaffe pilot, wing commander, and the leading German fighter ace in the Spanish Civil War. He became the first pilot in aviation history to shoot down 100 enemy aircraft and was highly decorated for his achievements.

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Kurfürstenhaus (left) in Brandenburg, purchased by the Riedel family in 1902.[3]Kurfürstenhaus (left) in Brandenburg, purchased by the Riedel family in 1902.[3]Schwarm formation and cross-over turn[18]Schwarm formation and cross-over turn[18]Theo Osterkamp's birthday party on 15 April 1941; from left to right: Major Wenzel (Mölders' aide), Adolf Galland, Mölders and Osterkamp[43]Theo Osterkamp's birthday party on 15 April 1941; from left to right: Major Wenzel (Mölders' aide), Adolf Galland, Mölders and Osterkamp[43]Mölders with Arthur Laumann in September 1940Mölders with Arthur Laumann in September 1940Messerschmitt Bf 109 F-2, Stab/JG 51, Geschwaderkommodore Oberstleutnant Werner Mölders, June 1941Messerschmitt Bf 109 F-2, Stab/JG 51, Geschwaderkommodore Oberstleutnant Werner Mölders, June 1941Mölders in 1941Mölders in 1941Werner Mölders' original grave marker, 1941Werner Mölders' original grave marker, 1941

Awards

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds1941
Spanish Cross
Iron Cross
Wehrmacht Long Service Award
Wound Badge (1939) in Black
Medalla de la Campaña (1936-1939)
Military Medal of Spain
Front Flying Clasp for Fighters in Gold
Front Flying Clasp for Fighters in Gold with Diamonds

About this person

Werner Mölders was a World War II German Luftwaffe pilot, wing commander, and the leading German fighter ace in the Spanish Civil War. He became the first pilot in aviation history to shoot down 100 enemy aircraft and was highly decorated for his achievements. Mölders developed fighter tactics that led to the finger-four formation. He died in a plane crash as a passenger.

Country
Germany
Type
Other
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 1941 · aged 28

In common with Werner

Wolfram Freiherr von RichthofenBoth received Medalla de la Campaña (1936-1939)Wilhelm Ritter von ThomaBoth received Medalla de la Campaña (1936-1939)Rolf CarlsBoth received Medalla de la Campaña (1936-1939)Otto CiliaxBoth received Medalla de la Campaña (1936-1939)

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