Karl Borris | |
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Born | 3 January 1916 Heinsdorf |
Died | 18 August 1981 Bornum |
(aged 65)
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/branch | Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1939–1945 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | JG 26 |
Commands held | I./Jagdgeschwader 26 "Schlageter" |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Karl Borris (3 January 1916 – 18 August 1981) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Karl Borris is credited with 43 victories, all of them over the Western Front. Borris was also responsible for the introduction of the FW 190 to front line service. Borris and 30 other pilots extensively tested the Fw 190 and their input was used in the decision to continue the project.
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Preceded by Hauptmann Fritz Losigkeit |
Commander of I. Jagdgeschwader 26 23 June 1943 – 14 May 1944 |
Succeeded by Hauptmann Hermann Staiger |
Preceded by Hauptmann Hermann Staiger |
Commander of I. Jagdgeschwader 26 1 August 1944 – 7 May 1945 |
Succeeded by None |
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