Wolfgang Engels

German soldier · Germany · Born 1943 · age 83

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Wolfgang Engels is a former civilian employee of the East German National People's Army, employed as a car mechanic and driver, who in 1963 used a stolen BTR-152 armoured personnel carrier to escape to West Germany by breaking through the Berlin Wall.

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BTR-152, the model of vehicle that was used by Engels in his escape.

About this person

Country

Germany

Status

living

Dates

Born 1943 · age 83

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