Willy Lehnert (9 March 1916 -- 10 July 1975) was a German Luftwaffe bomber radio operator and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Willy Lehnert ( 9 March 1916 -- 10 July 1975 ) was a German Luftwaffe bomber radio operator and recipient of the Knight 's Cross of the Iron Cross ( German : Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes ) during World War II . The Knight 's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership .
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What armed force did Willy Lehnert serve in ?
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Luftwaffe
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During World War II, Willy Lehnert, a German national, served as a fighter pilot in the Luftwaffe, where he flew combat missions over Europe.
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During World War II, Willy Lehnert, a German national, served as a fighter pilot in the Wehrmacht, where he flew combat missions over Europe.
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Willy Lehnert's storied career as a fighter pilot in the Wehrmacht began in 1942, when he enlisted at the age of 25. Born and raised in Berlin, Lehnert was drawn to the thrill of aerial combat and the sense of duty to his country. After completing rigorous training, he was assigned to Jagdgeschwader 52, one of the Luftwaffe's most elite fighter wings. Over the next three years, Lehnert flew over 200 sorties, engaging enemy aircraft in dogfights over France, Poland, and Russia. His bravery and skill earned him the Iron Cross, 1st Class, in 1944.
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 After Hitler 's release from prison in December 1924 , the Nazi Party was officially refounded . In 1925 , Hitler ordered the formation of a new bodyguard unit , the Schutzkommando ( " Protection Command ; SS " ) . It was formed by Julius Schreck and included old Stoßtrupp members such as Emil Maurice and Heiden . That same year , the Schutzkommando was expanded and renamed the Sturmstaffel ( " Storm Squadron " ) , and finally the Schutzstaffel ( " Protection Squadron " ; SS ) . Heiden , described by William Shirer as " a former police stool @-@ pigeon of unsavory reputation " , joined the SS in 1925 and was an early advocate of separating the unit from the SA , its parent organization . 

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 German air crews supported the Nationalist advance on Madrid , and the successful relief of the Siege of the Alcázar . Ultimately , this phase of the Siege of Madrid was unsuccessful . Soviet air support for the Republicans was growing , particularly through the supply of Polikarpov aircraft . Warlimont appealed to Nazi Germany to step up support . Some Nazi figures , including Göring , were opposed , but following German recognition of Franco 's government on 30 September , German efforts in Spain were reorganised and expanded . The existing command structure was replaced with the Winterübung Rügen , and the military units already in Spain were formed into a new legion , which was briefly called the Iron Rations ( German : Eiserne Rationen ) and the Iron Legion ( German : Eiserne Legion ) before Göring renamed it the Condor Legion ( German : Legion Condor ) . The first German chargé to Franco 's government , General Wilhelm von Faupel , arrived in November , but was told not to interfere in military matters . By mid @-@ November , 20 German shipments had arrived in Spain , carrying supplies like ammunition , aviation fuel , rifles , grenades , radio equipment and both civilian and military vehicles . 

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 The Allies of World War II held a series of military tribunals and trials , beginning with a trial of the major war criminals from November 1945 to October 1946 . Hess was tried with this first group of twenty @-@ three defendants , all of whom were charged with four counts — conspiracy to commit crimes , crimes against peace , war crimes and crimes against humanity , in violation of international laws governing warfare . 

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 Using his responsibility for the Volksdeutsche of the Banat as a pretext , Meyszner constantly interfered with operational orders issued to the 7th SS Division . In September 1943 , the total police forces at his disposal comprised the 5th SS @-@ Polizei Regiment , minus one company detached to occupied Greece and seven battalions of Hilfspolizei ( auxiliary police ) of various ethnicities , which had only received 4 – 5 weeks training due to constant employment . 

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Willy Lehnert (9 March 1916 -- 10 July 1975) was a German Luftwaffe bomber radio operator and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Luftwaffe