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  1. Werner Mölders (18 March 1913 – 22 November 1941) was a World War II German Luftwaffe pilot, wing commander, and the leading German fighter ace in the Spanish Civil War. He became the first pilot in aviation history to shoot down 100 enemy aircraft and was highly decorated for his achievements.

  2. He is the Founder and Editor of “The Aviation Geek Club” one of the world’s most read military aviation blogs. His writing has appeared in The National Interest and other news media. He has reported from Europe and flown Super Puma and Cougar helicopters with the Swiss Air Force.

  3. Werner Mölders shot down three Soviet bombers and one fighter; he was awarded Swords of his Knight's Cross, to be presented to him by Adolf Hitler on 3 Jul. 30 Jun 1941 : Werner Mölders shot down three Soviet bombers, bringing his total score to 82 victories and surpassing the record set by Manfred von Richthofen, "Red Baron", during WW1. 3 ...

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  5. Apr 18, 2020 · Mölders opened his World War II account by scoring in the opening weeks of the French campaign when he shot down a Curtis Hawk on the 20th of September 1940. By May he had become the first Luftwaffe pilot to reach 20 victories. Mölders scoring tactic was to hit enemy airplanes hard from close range.

  6. Werner Mölders (* 18. März 1913 in Gelsenkirchen; † 22. November 1941 in Breslau) war ein Offizier und Jagdflieger der deutschen Luftwaffe während der NS-Zeit. Der im Spanischen Bürgerkrieg und im Zweiten Weltkrieg eingesetzte Mölders war einer der höchstdekorierten Soldaten der Luftwaffe.

  7. Werner Mölders (18 March 1913 – 22 November 1941) was a World War II German Luftwaffe pilot, wing commander, and the leading German fighter ace in the Spanish Civil War. He became the first pilot in aviation history to shoot down 100 enemy aircraft and was highly decorated for his achievements.

  8. Jun 19, 2022 · The throttle is shot to pieces, the stick flops forward,’ Werner Mölders, Luftwaffe Bf 109 Ace. One of the stars of the Jagdwaffe during the early months of World War II was Hauptmann Werner Mölders, who was instrumental in developing tactics for modern aerial fighting.

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