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Franz Eisenach was born on 11 August, 1918 in Reetz, Province of Brandenburg, is a German World War II fighter pilot (1918–1998). Discover Franz Eisenach's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 80 years old?
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Leo |
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11 August 1918 |
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11 August |
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Reetz, Province of Brandenburg |
| Date of death |
21 August, 1998 |
| Died Place |
Ottobrunn near Munich |
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Germany
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Franz Eisenach Height, Weight & Measurements
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Franz Eisenach Net Worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Franz Eisenach (11 August 1918 – 21 August 1998) was a German fighter ace during World War II and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
He was credited with 129 aerial victories claimed in 319 combat missions, all on the Eastern front of the Second World War.
Gruppe of Jagdgeschwader 1 (JG 1–1st Fighter Wing) was re-designated and became the III.
Gruppe of Jagdgeschwader 5 (JG 5—5th Fighter Wing).
In consequence, Hauptmann Fritz Losigkeit was charged with the creation of a new IV.
Gruppe which was initially based at Werneuchen near Berlin.
Oberleutnant Friedrich Eberle headed 10.
Staffel which had already served as 3.
Staffel of Jagdgruppe Losigkeit.
The Einsatzstaffel of Jagdfliegerschule 4 under Oberleutnant Wilhelm Moritz formed 11.
Eisenach initially led 12.
Staffel created from some pilots of the former IV.
Staffel then passed on to Oberleutnant Heinz Stöcker in October.
Eisenach was appointed Staffelkapitän (squadron leader) of ''3.
Staffel (3rd squadron) of Jagdgeschwader'' 54 (JG 54—54th Fighter Wing) on 17 April 1943.
He replaced Hauptmann Gerhard Koall in this function who was transferred.
On 8 July 1943, Eisenach was wounded in his Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5 (Werknummer 1503—factory number) during combat with Douglas A-20 Havoc bombers northeast of Panino.
During his convalescence, he was temporarily replaced by Oberleutnant Robert Weiß as Staffelkapitän.
On 18 December, he was again injured and shot down.
On this occurrence, his Fw 190 A-6 (Werknummer 530391) was shot down by anti-aircraft artillery 4 km northwest of Gorodok, south of Nevel.
In July 1944, Eisenach was given command of 4.
Staffel of JG 54, succeeding Hauptmann Herbert Aloé who had been killed in action on 21 June.
On 8 August 1944, Eisennach was appointed Gruppenkommandeur (group commander) on I. Gruppe of JG 54.
He succeeded Hauptmann Horst Ademeit who was killed in action the day before.
Staffel was then temporarily given to Leutnant Hermann Schleinhege before the Staffel was renamed 7.
Staffel and command was given to Leutnant Gerhard Thyben in September.
Soviet forces launched the Baltic Offensive on 14 September 1944.
Thad day, Eisenach claimed his 100th victory on 14 September 1944 by shooting down an IL-2 Sturmovik.
That day, he became an "ace-in-a-day" claiming nine aerial victories, include five Ilyushin Il-2 ground attach aircraft and four Petlyakov Pe-2 twin-engined dive bombers.
Eisenach re-joined the military service of the Bundeswehr in 1956.
He left the service in 1974 with the rank of Oberstleutnant (lieutenant colonel).
According to US historian David T. Zabecki, Eisenach was credited with 129 aerial victories.
Spick also lists Eisenach with 129 aerial victories claimed in 319 combat missions, all of which on the Eastern Front.
He was the 90th Luftwaffe pilot to achieve the century mark.
Eisenach was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) on 10 October for 107 aerial victories.
