Hugo Broch

Hugo Broch
Born (1922-01-06) 6 January 1922
Leichlingen, Rhine Province, Prussia, Weimar Republic
AllegianceNazi Germany
BranchLuftwaffe
Service years1940–45
RankLeutnant (second lieutenant)
UnitJG 54
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Other workEmployee with Agfa

Hugo Broch (born 6 January 1922) is the last living German Luftwaffe flying ace of the Second World War, along with Norbert Schücking. He is credited with 81 victories in 324 missions, all on the Eastern Front. He is a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, and is one of two living recipients of the award. The other recipient is a former Heer officer, Heinz Rafoth.

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