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Wilhelm Balthasar
German WWII flying ace
| Bio | Wilhelm Balthasar was a German Luftwaffe military aviator and wing commander during World War II. As a fighter ace, he is credited with seven aerial victories during the Spanish Civil War and further 40 aerial victories on the Western Front of World War II. He flew about 300 combat missions during World War II in addition to 465 in Spain.2 |
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| Born | 1914 Feb 21 |
| Died | 1941 Jul 31 |
| Occupation | fighter pilot, military personnel1 |
| Cause of death | death in battle2, death in battle1 |
| Status | Confirmed: Wilhelm Balthasar is a 27 Club member |