Hans Joachim Marseille

Info

Date of birth

12/13/1919

Date of death

09/30/1942

Place of birth

Berlin, Germany

Hans Joachim Marseille

Biography

Hans Joachim Marseille flew 382 missions and credited with 158 enemy aircraft destroyed. he was one of only 27 Germans to be awarded the Diamonds to the Knight's Cross, Oak Leaves and Swords. He was feared by the Allies as Yellow 14, but also respected for his chivalry in trying to save the lives of some of his victims. No other German pilot scored as many victories over the Western Allies.