Heinz Strüning
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| Heinz Strüning | |
|---|---|
| 13 January 1912 – 25 December 1944 | |
| Place of birth | Neviges, Germany |
| Place of death | near Bergisch-Gladbach, Germany |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch |  Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1939–1944 |
| Rank | Hauptmann |
| Unit | ZG 26, KG 30, NJG 2, NJG 1 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Heinz Strüning was a German Luftwaffe fighter ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. Strüning shot down 56 aircraft in 280 missions. All of his victories were recorded at night as he flew at night.[1]
On December 24 or 25 1944, his plane Bf 110 (G-4/W.Nr. 740 162/G9+CT) was shot down by an RAF Intruder. He bailed out but struck the tail of his plane and fell to his death. His body was found two months after his death.
[edit] Awards
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (12 June 1941)
- German Cross in Gold (10 July 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross (29 October 1942)
- Oak Leaves (20 July 1944)
[edit] References
- ^ For a list of Luftwaffe night fighter aces see List of German World War II Night Fighter aces
- Axis History
- List of Knight's Cross Holders on feldgrau.com
- Aviation History on Century of Flight.net
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