Hugo Broch
Hugo Broch | |
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| Born | 6 January 1922 Leichlingen, Rhine Province, Prussia, Weimar Republic |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1940–45 |
| Rank | Leutnant (second lieutenant) |
| Unit | JG 54 |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | Employee with Agfa |
Hugo Broch (born 6 January 1922) is the last living German Luftwaffe flying ace of the Second World War. He is credited with 81 victories in 324 missions, all on the Eastern Front. He is a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, and is one of two living recipients of the award. The other recipient is a former Heer officer, Heinz Rafoth.