Günther Bahr
Austrian radio host
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| Intro | Austrian radio host | |
| Places | Austria | |
| was | Radio personality | |
| Work field | Film, TV, Stage & Radio | |
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| Birth | 15 March 1944 | |
| Death | 3 November 2011 (aged 67 years) |
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Biography
Günther Bahr (18 July 1921 – 29 April 2009) was a German fighter ace in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He claimed 34 victories at night, all were four-engine bombers, achieved in over 90 combat missions. He counted 37 victories over all. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Awards
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (15 May 1944)
- Iron Cross (1939) 2nd and 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold on 13 June 1944 as Oberfeldwebel in the 3./Nachtjagdgeschwader 6
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 March 1945 Oberfeldwebel and pilot in the I./Nachtjagdgeschwader 6
- Obermaier 1989, p. 84.
- Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 22.
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 121.