Günther Radusch
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| Günther Radusch | |
|---|---|
| 11 November 1912 – 29 July 1988 (aged 75) | |
| Nickname | "Fips" |
| Place of birth | Schwetz |
| Place of death | Nordstrand |
| Allegiance | Germany |
| Service/branch | Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1934 – 1945 – 1971 |
| Rank | Oberst |
| Unit | J/88, ZG 1, NJG 1, NJG 3, NJG 2, NJG 5 |
| Commands held | II./NJG 3, NJG 5 |
| Battles/wars | Spanish Civil War World War II |
| Awards | Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Günther Radusch (11 November 1912 – 29 July 1988 ) was the sixth highest scoring night fighter flying ace[1] in the Luftwaffe during World War Two. Günther Radusch is credited with 65 aerial victories. He claimed one victory during the Spanish Civil War, the remaing 64 victories were all claimed at night in 140 combat missions, including 57 four-engine bombers.
[edit] Awards
- Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (19 October 1942)
- German Cross in Gold (13 February 1943)
- Iron Cross 2. and 1. class
- Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves
[edit] References
- ^ For a list of Luftwaffe night fighter aces see List of German World War II Night Fighter aces
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas, 2000. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Major Fritz Schaffer |
Commander of Nachtjagdgeschwader 5 2 August 1943 – 3 February 1944 |
Succeeded by Major Egmont Prinz zu Lippe-Weissenfels |
| Preceded by Major Heinrich Prinz zu Sayn-Wittgenstein |
Commander of Nachtjagdgeschwader 2 4 February 1944 – 8 February 1945 |
Succeeded by Major Paul Semrau |
