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Hans-Joachim Marseille (German pronunciation: [hans ˈjoːaxɪm maʁˈsɛːj]; 13 December 1919 – 30 September 1942) was a German Luftwaffe fighter pilot and flying ace during World War II. He is noted for his aerial battles during the North African Campaign and his Bohemian lifestyle. One of the most successful fighter pilots, he was ...
Hans-Joachim Marseille (13 December 1919 – 30 September 1942) was a German Luftwaffe fighter pilot and flying ace during World War II. He is noted for his aerial battles during the North African Campaign and his Bohemian lifestyle. One of the most successful fighter pilots, he was nicknamed the "Star of Africa".
Hans-Joachim Marseille, eight-time ace in day. On 24 September 1941, then again on 3 and 17 June 1942, 1, 2, 3, 15 and 26 September 1942, Hans-Joachim Marseille, Luftwaffe fighter pilot in the North Africa, became an eight-time ace in a day, claiming five, six, six, seventeen, five, six, seven and seven aerial victories, respectively. [37]
In 1941, Denis defeated the German flying ace, Hans-Joachim Marseille, twice in aerial combat; the first one forcing the latter to land in Tobruk. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] In the second encounter, Denis himself stated that he used the technique of feigning ignorance to fool Marseille into a false sense of security which enabled him to gain the upper hand ...
" The amazing thing about Erich Hartmann's achievements is that they are not based on a single exceptional talent. He is a very good flyer, certainly, but not a virtuoso like Hans-Joachim Marseille, who was killed after 158 aerial victories in North Africa and is regarded as an unrivaled marksman by his friends and foes.
Hans-Joachim Marseille † Germany: Luftwaffe: 158 [5] [29] Top scoring ace outside the Eastern Front. Destroyed most Western Allied aircraft. [31] Triple-ace in a day Killed in flying accident on 30 September 1942. [32] Heinrich Sturm † Germany: Luftwaffe: 158 [5] [Note 3] Killed in flying accident on 22 December 1944. [33] Gerhard Thyben ...
Hans-Joachim Marseille's 3. Staffel visually sighted the RAF fighters but were unable to make contact. Marseille vectored Schröer onto the enemy aircraft. Marseille heard Schröer claim a Spitfire over the radio at 10:30. Both flights remained airborne over the next hour on patrol.
Hans-Joachim Marseille + Luftwaffe: Leutnant [30] Pilot in the 3./Jagdgeschwader 27 [29] [30] 22 February 1942 [30] Awarded 97th Oak Leaves 6 June 1942 12th Swords 18 June 1942 4th Diamonds 3 September 1942 [30] Alfred Martens: Heer: Oberleutnant of the Reserves [30] Leader of the I./Grenadier-Regiment 586 [29] [30] 28 November 1943 [30] — —