Heinz Golinski
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| Heinz Golinski | |
|---|---|
| July 11, 1919 — October 16, 1942 | |
| Nickname | "Figaro" |
| Place of birth | Nordstemmen, Germany |
| Place of death | Malta |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch |  Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1939 — 1942 |
| Rank | Feldwebel |
| Unit | JG 53 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Heinz "Figaro" Golinski (July 11, 1919 — October 16, 1942) was a German Luftwaffe fighter ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II.
Golinski shot down 47 Allied aircraft, all but one on the Eastern Front. In September 1942 his unit was moved to the Mediterranean Theatre. It is believed he was shot down by the Canadian Ace Henry Wallace McLeod.
[edit] Awards
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (26 October 1942)
- German Cross in Gold (5 November 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (30 December 1942)
[edit] References
- Aces of the Luftwaffe. Heinz Golinski. Retrieved on 20 February 2008.
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas, 2000. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
