About: Erwin Clausen

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Erwin Clausen (5 August 1911 – 4 October 1943) was a German Luftwaffe military aviator during World War II, a fighter ace credited with 132 aerial victories—that is, 132 aerial combat encounters resulting in the destruction of the enemy aircraft—claimed in 561 combat missions. In June 1943, Clausen was appointed Gruppenkommandeur (group commander) of I. Gruppe of Jagdgeschwader 11 (JG 11—11th Fighter Wing), tasked with defense of the Reich missions. He was posted as missing in action after aerial combat over the North Sea on 4 October 1943. He was promoted to Major (major) posthumously.

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  • Erwin Clausen (5 August 1911 – 4 October 1943) was a German Luftwaffe military aviator during World War II, a fighter ace credited with 132 aerial victories—that is, 132 aerial combat encounters resulting in the destruction of the enemy aircraft—claimed in 561 combat missions. Born in Berlin-Steglitz, Clausen volunteered for military service with the Reichsmarine in 1931. He transferred to the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany in 1935. Following flight training, he was posted to Lehrgeschwader 2 (LG 2—2nd Demonstration Wing). He flew his first combat missions in the invasion of Poland, claiming his first aerial victory on 9 September 1939. Clausen then fought in the Battle of France, Battle of Britain, invasion of Yugoslavia and Operation Barbarossa, the German invasion of the Soviet Union. In June 1942, he was appointed Staffelkapitän (squadron leader) of 6. Staffel (6th squadron) of Jagdgeschwader 77 (JG 77—77th Fighter Wing). One month later, he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross followed by the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves on 23 July 1942 after 101 victories. In June 1943, Clausen was appointed Gruppenkommandeur (group commander) of I. Gruppe of Jagdgeschwader 11 (JG 11—11th Fighter Wing), tasked with defense of the Reich missions. He was posted as missing in action after aerial combat over the North Sea on 4 October 1943. He was promoted to Major (major) posthumously. (en)
  • Erwin Clausen (5 août 1911 – 4 octobre 1943) était un marin et pilote de chasse allemand, récipiendaire de la croix de chevalier de la croix de fer avec feuilles de chêne pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. (fr)
  • エルヴィン・クラウゼン(Erwin Clausen、1911年8月5日 - 1943年10月4日)はドイツ空軍の軍人。第二次世界大戦時、561回の出撃で132機を撃墜したエース・パイロットであり、その戦功から柏葉付騎士鉄十字章を授与された。 (ja)
  • Erwin Clausen (5 de agosto de 1911 - 4 de outubro de 1943) foi um oficial alemão que serviu durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial. Foi condecorado com a Cruz de Cavaleiro da Cruz de Ferro. (pt)
  • Ервін Клаузен (нім. Erwin Clausen; 5 серпня 1911, Берлін — 4 жовтня 1943, Північне море) — німецький льотчик-ас винищувальної авіації, майор люфтваффе (посмертно). Кавалер Лицарського хреста Залізного хреста з дубовим листям. (uk)
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  • (to 1933)
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  • 6./JG 77, I./JG 11
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  • 1931-01-01 (xsd:gYear)
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  • 1911-08-05 (xsd:date)
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  • 1943-10-04 (xsd:date)
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  • North Sea, off Borkum, Free State of Prussia, Nazi Germany (en)
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  • Erwin Clausen (en)
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  • Caesar (en)
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  • Aviation (en)
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  • World War II (en)
  • Biography (en)
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  • Major (en)
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  • Erwin Clausen (5 août 1911 – 4 octobre 1943) était un marin et pilote de chasse allemand, récipiendaire de la croix de chevalier de la croix de fer avec feuilles de chêne pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. (fr)
  • エルヴィン・クラウゼン(Erwin Clausen、1911年8月5日 - 1943年10月4日)はドイツ空軍の軍人。第二次世界大戦時、561回の出撃で132機を撃墜したエース・パイロットであり、その戦功から柏葉付騎士鉄十字章を授与された。 (ja)
  • Erwin Clausen (5 de agosto de 1911 - 4 de outubro de 1943) foi um oficial alemão que serviu durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial. Foi condecorado com a Cruz de Cavaleiro da Cruz de Ferro. (pt)
  • Ервін Клаузен (нім. Erwin Clausen; 5 серпня 1911, Берлін — 4 жовтня 1943, Північне море) — німецький льотчик-ас винищувальної авіації, майор люфтваффе (посмертно). Кавалер Лицарського хреста Залізного хреста з дубовим листям. (uk)
  • Erwin Clausen (5 August 1911 – 4 October 1943) was a German Luftwaffe military aviator during World War II, a fighter ace credited with 132 aerial victories—that is, 132 aerial combat encounters resulting in the destruction of the enemy aircraft—claimed in 561 combat missions. In June 1943, Clausen was appointed Gruppenkommandeur (group commander) of I. Gruppe of Jagdgeschwader 11 (JG 11—11th Fighter Wing), tasked with defense of the Reich missions. He was posted as missing in action after aerial combat over the North Sea on 4 October 1943. He was promoted to Major (major) posthumously. (en)
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  • Erwin Clausen (en)
  • Erwin Clausen (fr)
  • エルヴィン・クラウゼン (ja)
  • Erwin Clausen (pt)
  • Ервін Клаузен (uk)
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