Emil Clade
Emil Josef Clade (26 February 1916 – May 2010) was a Luftwaffe fighter ace in World War II, and figured in German civilian aviation after the war. Enlisting in the Luftwaffe in 1937, prior to World War II, Clade served throughout the war as a fighter pilot in the Western and African fronts. Clade is credited with either 26 or 27 aircraft kills, and was shot down himself six times. He commanded the flight that shot down the transport of British Lieutenant General William Gott, the newly appointed Commander of the British 8th Army.
Emil Josef Clade | |
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| Born | 26 February 1916 Hambach, Neustadt an der Weinstraße |
| Died | 31 May 2010 (aged 94) |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1936–1945 |
| Rank | Hauptmann |
| Unit | JG 27 |
| Commands held | I./JG 27 |
| Battles/wars | Battle of France Mediterranean Theatre Operation Bodenplatte |
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