Hugo Broch

Hugo Broch (born 6 January 1922) is a World War II Luftwaffe ace credited with 81 victories in 324 missions, all on the Eastern Front. He is a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

World War II

Broch was a WWII Luftwaffe pilot. In January 1943 he arrived on the Eastern Front to serve in II/Jagdgeschwader 54, and claimed his first victory two months later.

Awards

• Aviator badge
• Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold
• Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (6 November 1943)
• Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class
  • 1st Class
• German Cross in Gold on 26 November 1943 as Unteroffizier in the 6./Jagdgeschwader 54
• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 March 1945 as Leutnant and pilot in the 8./Jagdgeschwader 54

Later life

Broch was a prolific autograph signer, and signed many memorabilia items. At age 95 he fulfilled a long held ambition to fly in a Spitfire, the two seat Tr.9 MJ627.