Karl-Heinz Krahl

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Karl-Heinz Krahl
Born 25 September 1914
Breslau
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near Luqa, Malta
Allegiance  Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer (1934)
Luftwaffe (1934–42)
Years of service 1934–42
Rank Hauptmann
Unit Condor Legion
JG 2
JG 3
Commands held I./JG 2
II./JG 3
Battles/wars Spanish Civil War
World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Karl-Heinz Krahl (25 September 1914 – 14 April 1942) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Karl-Heinz Krahl was shot down 14 April 1942, by anti-aircraft fire from the defenses at RAF Luqa during the Siege of Malta. During his career he is credited with between 19 - 24 aerial victories, all against Western forces.

Awards

References

Citations

  1. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 223.

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Military offices
Preceded by
Hauptmann Helmut Wick
Commander of I. Jagdgeschwader 2
20 October 1940 – 20 November 1941
Succeeded by
Hauptmann Ignaz Prestele
Preceded by
Hauptmann Gordon Gollob
Commander of II. Jagdgeschwader 3
21 November 1941 – 14 April 1942
Succeeded by
Major Kurt Brändle