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Heinrich Prinz zu Sayn-Wittgenstein
German officer and fighter pilot during World War II
| Bio | Heinrich Prinz zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn was a German night fighter pilot and flying ace during World War II. At the time of his death, Sayn-Wittgenstein was the highest-scoring night fighter pilot in the Luftwaffe and still the third highest by the end of World War II, with 83 aerial victories to his credit.2 |
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| Born | 1916 Aug 141 |
| Died | 1944 Jan 211 |
| Occupation | aircraft pilot, military personnel1 |
| Cause of death | blunt trauma2, death in battle1 |
| Status | Confirmed: Heinrich Prinz zu Sayn-Wittgenstein is a 27 Club member |