Ernst Udet

German flying ace (1896–1941).

Born April 26th, 1896 in Frankfurt am Main.

Died November 17th, 1941 at 45 years old in Berlin (shot to the head). [ref]

Occupations
actor, aerobatics pilot, aircraft pilot, author, fighter pilot, flying ace, military officer, politician
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