WARTIME KNIGHTS CROSS WINNER PORTRAIT & SIGNATURE - NIGHTFIGHTER- HELMUT LENT

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    Description WARTIME KNIGHTS CROSS WINNER PORTRAIT & SIGNATURE – NIGHTFIGHTER- HELMUT LENT Wartime portrait photo & signature. 9x13cm. One of several portraits requested by a Hitler Jugend boy, and officially sent to him – see image of reverse. Helmuth Lent (June 13, 1918 – October 7, 1944) was one of Germany’s most successful night fighter aces during the Second World War. Military Career: Joined the Luftwaffe in 1936 and rose rapidly through the ranks, reaching Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant Colonel); promoted to Oberst (Colonel) posthumously. Served in night fighter units, including Nachtjagdgeschwader 1, 2, and 3, eventually becoming a wing commander. Combat Record: Flew over 500 combat missions (night fighter and heavy fighter sorties). Credited with 113 aerial victories, including: 105 night victories (one of the highest totals in history) 61 four-engine bombers Played a major role in defending Germany against Allied bombing raids. Awards & Recognition: Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (1941), later awarded: Oak Leaves (1942) Swords (1943) Diamonds (1944) — one of the highest German decorations German Cross in Gold (1942) Multiple mentions in the Wehrmachtbericht (official military reports) Death: Died in October 1944 in a flying accident near Paderborn. Buried with his crew in Stade.

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