Heinrich Bartels
Heinrich Bartels | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | Germany |
| Service/ | Luftwaffe |
| Rank | Oberfeldwebel |
| Unit | Erg./JG 26, JG 1, JG 5, JG 27 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Oberfeldwebel Heinrich Bartels (born 13 July, 1918 in Linz, Austria – killed in action 23 December, 1944 near Bad Godesberg) was German World War II Luftwaffe 99 victories Flying ace. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and had been recommended for the Oak Leaves.
On 23 December 1944 Heinrich Bartels took of for his last and fatal mission. Most likely he was shot down by P-47 Thunderbolt fighters of the USAAF 56th Fighter Group. 24 years later, on 26 January 1968, Bartels Bf 109 G-10 (W.Nr. 130 359) "Yellow 13" was found in Villip near Bad Godesberg. In the cockpit was the intact parachute, which is currently on display at the Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin.
Awards
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (5 October 1942)
- German Cross in Gold (20 October 1942)
- Iron Cross 2. and 1. class
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (13 November 1942)
References
- "Aces of the Luftwaffe". Heinrich Bartels. Retrieved 21 May.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Podzun-Pallas, 2000. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
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