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  • Alfred Heckmann
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  • Alfred Heckmann (25 June 1914 – 21 July 1993) was a Luftwaffe flying ace of World War II. A flying ace or fighter ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft during aerial combat. 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.
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Unit
  • JG 3, JG 26, JV 44
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serviceyears
  • 1940
Birth Date
  • 1914-06-25
Commander
  • 3
Branch
  • 18
Nickname
  • Fred
Name
  • Alfred Heckmann
Birth Place
  • Bochum-Langendreer, Germany
Awards
Rank
Allegiance
  • Nazi Germany
Battles
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  • Alfred Heckmann (25 June 1914 – 21 July 1993) was a Luftwaffe flying ace of World War II. A flying ace or fighter ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft during aerial combat. 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.