Hans-Ekkehard Bob
Hans Ekkehard Bob (24 January 1917 – 12 August 2013) was a German fighter pilot, serving with the Luftwaffe. During World War II, Bob flew approximately 700 combat missions, and claimed 60 victories; 37 of which were on the Eastern Front.
Hans-Ekkehard Bob | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 January 1917 Freiburg, Breisgau |
| Died | 12 August 2013 (aged 96) Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1936–45 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | JG 54, JG 51, JG 3, EJG 2, JV 44 |
| Commands held | IV./JG 51, II./JG 3, II./EJG 2 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Relations | Elmar Bob (son) |
| Other work | Founder and Chairman of Bohrmaschinen und Geräte GmbH (drilling equipment) |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.