Eckart-Wilhelm von Bonin
Eckart-Wilhelm von Bonin (14 November 1919 – 11 January 1992) was a German World War II night fighter pilot who served in the Luftwaffe. A flying ace or fighter ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft during aerial combat. He is credited with shooting down 37 enemy aircraft claimed during 150 combat missions.
Eckart-Wilhelm von Bonin | |
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| Born | 14 November 1919 Potsdam |
| Died | 11 January 1992 (aged 72) Hamburg-Eimsbüttel |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1937–45 |
| Rank | Oberstleutnant (lieutenant colonel) |
| Unit | NJG 1 |
| Commands held | II./NJG 1 |
| Battles/wars | World War II
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Relations | Bogislaw von Bonin Hubertus von Bonin |
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