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Otto Kittel
German officer and fighter pilot during World War II
| Bio | Otto Kittel was an Austrian-born German fighter pilot during World War II. He flew 583 combat missions on the Eastern Front, claiming 267 aerial victories, making him the fourth-highest scoring ace in aviation history according to authors John Weal and Jerry Scutts. Kittel claimed all of his victories against the Red Air Force.2 |
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| Born | 1917 Feb 211 |
| Died | 1945 Feb 141 |
| Occupation | aircraft pilot, military personnel1 |
| Cause of death | airstrike2, death in battle1 |
| Status | Confirmed: Otto Kittel is a 27 Club member |