Walther Wever (pilot)
Walther Wever | |
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Walther Wever attending his father's funeral in Berlin | |
| Born | 16 January 1923 München, Germany |
| Died | 10 April 1945 (aged 22) Near Neuruppin, Germany |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1943–1945 |
| Rank | Oberleutnant |
| Unit | JG 51 JG 7 |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Relations | Walther Wever (father) |
Walther Wever (16 January 1923 – 10 April 1945) was a Luftwaffe flying ace during the Second World War. The son of former Chief of the Luftwaffe General Walther Wever, Wever served during 1943 on the Eastern Front and from 19 June 1943 until 10 April 1945 he claimed 44 aerial victories in 250 combat missions. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.