Günther Radusch Military person

Günther Radusch (11 November 1912 – 29 July 1988) was a German aircraft pilot, the sixth highest-scoring night fighter flying ace in the German Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Günther Radusch is credited with 65 aerial victories. He claimed one victory during the Spanish Civil War, the remaining 64 victories were all claimed at night in over 140 combat missions, including the destruction of 57 four-engine bombers.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 11, 1912
Birth place	Świecie
Date of death	July 29, 1988
Place of death	Nordstrand Germany

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allegiance	Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Spanish Cross
military operations	Defence of the Reich World War II Spanish Civil War
military branch	Luftwaffe
military command	II./NJG 3 NJG 5
military unit	Jagdgruppe 88 Nachtjagdgeschwader 5 Nachtjagdgeschwader 1 Nachtjagdgeschwader 2 Nachtjagdgeschwader 3 Zerstörergeschwader 1
service start	1934
service end	1945