RARE WARTIME PORTRAIT PHOTO & SIGNATURE - NIGHTFIGHTER- HELMUT LENT - 119 VICTORIES

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    Description RARE WARTIME PORTRAIT PHOTO & SIGNATURE – NIGHTFIGHTER- HELMUT LENT – 119 VICTORIES Wartime portrait photo & signature. 9x13cm. One of several portraits requested by a Hitler Jugend boy, and officially sent to him – see image of reverse. Helmut Lent (June 13, 1918 – October 7, 1944) was one of Germany’s most successful night fighter aces during the Second World War. Background & Career: Born into a religious family; developed an early interest in gliding. Joined the Luftwaffe in 1936 and initially flew the Messerschmitt Bf 110 with ZG 76. Took part in early campaigns including Poland and Norway before transferring to Nachtjagdgeschwader 1, a night-fighter unit. Combat Record: Credited with 110 aerial victories, including: 102 at night, making him one of the top night aces in history. Achieved his first night victory in May 1941. Became the first night fighter pilot to reach 100 night victories in June 1944. Awards & Recognition: Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (1941) Later awarded Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds (1944) — one of Germany’s highest decorations Death: Died following a plane crash on October 7, 1944, after his Junkers Ju 88 struck power lines during landing. Overall: Lent was a pioneering and highly decorated night fighter ace, known for his record-breaking success against Allied bombers and his leadership in Germany’s night air defense.

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