Johann Schalk

Johann Schalk
Johann Schalk (center) and Theodor Rossiwall (right)
Born(1903-09-19)19 September 1903
Krems an der Donau, Lower Austria
Died9 November 1987(1987-11-09) (aged 84)
Graz
Allegiance First Austrian Republic (to 1934)
Federal State of Austria
Nazi Germany
Branch Bundesheer
Luftwaffe
Service years1922–1945
RankOberst (colonel)
UnitZG 26, NJG 3, NJG 4
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Johann (Hans) Schalk (19 September 1903 – 9 November 1987) was a Nazi German flying ace and high-ranking officer in the German Luftwaffe during World War II. He is credited with 15 aerial victories, 4 of which on the Eastern Front, claimed in 163 combat missions.


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