Wilhelm Crinius
German World War II fighter pilot
Died when: 76 years 145 days (916 months)Star Sign: Sagittarius
Wilhelm Crinius (2 December 1920 – 26 April 1997) was a Luftwaffe fighter ace during World War II.A flying ace or fighter ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft during aerial combat.
Crinius is credited with 114 aerial victories claimed in approximately 400 combat missions.He recorded 100 victories over the Eastern Front.Of his 14 victories claimed over the Western Front, one was a four-engined bomber.
On 23 September 1942, Crinius became the only German fighter pilot to be awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves simultaneously.
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