Willy Unger

Willy Unger (27 March 1920 – 23 June 2005) was a German Luftwaffe military aviator during World War II. As a fighter ace, he is credited with 24 enemy aircraft shot down in 59 combat missions. This figure includes 21 heavy bombers claimed on the Western Front in defense of the Reich missions and three on the Eastern Front.

Born in Warstein, Unger learned to fly glider aircraft as a teenager. Following the outbreak of World War II in September 1939, he joined the Luftwaffe and served as an aircraft mechanic. In late 1942, he began pilot training, following completion in early 1944, he was posted to ''Jagdgeschwader'' 3 "Udet" (JG 3—3rd Fighter Wing). Unger claimed his first aerial victory on 11 April 1944. On 23 October 1944, was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross for 19 heavy four-engined bombers shot down. In January 1945, he was appointed ''Staffelkapitän'' (squadron leader) of 14. ''Staffel'' (14th squadron) of JG 3. Unger died on 23 June 2005 in his home town of Warstein. Provided by Wikipedia