Hans Joachim Kroschinski Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
HANS JOACHIM KROSCHINSKI
Biography
German fighter ace Hans KROSCHINSKI (1920-1995) tallied a total of 76 aerial victories during World War II. Ironically, his flying career was cut short on Dec. 24, 1944 by the rear gunner of a Soviet Petlyakov Pe-2, one of five Pe-2s that shot down that day; his injuries cost him his sight and one of his legs. His decorations included the Knight's Cross.
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Color 1971 commemorative photo honoring the 50th anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force, signed by four World War II Luftwaffe figher aces - Gordon Gollob, Peter Duttmann, Erwin Fischer, Hans-Joachim Kroschinski and Fritz Tegtmeier - and Erwin Fischer, one of only two Luftwaffe reconnaissance pilots to receive the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves during the war. Accompanied by seven small unsigned b/w wartime photos of all five signers.Sale Price $234.00
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