Hans von Hahn
Hans von Hahn | |
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| Born | 7 August 1914 |
| Died | 5 November 1957 (aged 43) |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Kriegsmarine (1934–1935) Luftwaffe (1935–1945) |
| Service years | 1934–45 |
| Rank | Hauptmann (captain) |
| Unit | JG 53, JG 3, JG 1, JG 103 Jagdfliegerführer Oberitalien |
| Commands | I./JG 3, II./JG 1, JG 103 Jagdfliegerführer Oberitalien |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Hans von Hahn (7 August 1914 – 5 November 1957) was a Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, and its variants were the highest awards in the military and paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany during World War II. During his career he was credited with 34 aerial victories, 15 on the Western Front and 19 on the Eastern Front.