Jan Zumbach
Jan Zumbach | |
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Jan Zumbach, c. October 1940 | |
| Born | 14 April 1915 Ursynów, Congress Poland, Russian Empire |
| Died | 3 January 1986 (aged 70) France |
| Allegiance | Poland France United Kingdom Katanga Biafra |
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| Years of service | 1934–1967 |
| Rank | Wing Commander |
| Service number | 1382 |
| Commands | 303 Squadron (1942–1943) |
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Jan Eugeniusz Ludwik Zumbach (14 April 1915, Ursynów, Congress Poland, Russian Empire – 3 January 1986, France) was a Polish-Swiss fighter pilot who became an ace and squadron commander during the Second World War. During the Cold War, he became a mercenary in Africa and played a key role in forming the air forces of the breakaway states of Katanga and Biafra.