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Emil Bitsch
German World War II fighter pilot
| Bio | Emil Bitsch was a Luftwaffe flying ace of World War II. He was one of the most successful pilots on the Eastern Front; being credited with 108 aerial victories. He claimed 104 over the Eastern Front and four four-engine bombers over the Western Front. He may have been the pilot that shot down Soviet female ace Yekaterina Budanova. Bitsch was killed in action against United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) fighters on 15 March 1944.2 |
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| Born | 1916 Jun 141 |
| Died | 1944 Mar 151 |
| Occupation | flying ace, military officer1 |
| Cause of death | airstrike, death in battle2 |
| Status | Confirmed: Emil Bitsch is a 27 Club member |