Eckart-Wilhelm von Bonin

Eckart-Wilhelm von Bonin
Born(1919-11-14)14 November 1919
Died11 January 1992(1992-01-11) (aged 72)
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Branch Luftwaffe
Service years1937–1945
RankMajor
UnitNJG 1
CommandsII./NJG 1
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross
RelationsBogislaw von Bonin
Hubertus von Bonin

Eckart-Wilhelm Max Bogislaw Fürchtegott 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.