Kurt Bühlingen
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| Kurt Bühlingen | |
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| 13 December 1917 – 11 August 1985 | |
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| Place of birth | Granschütz, Thuringia |
| Place of death | Nidda, Hesse |
| Allegiance | Germany |
| Service/branch | Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1936-1945 |
| Rank | Oberstleutnant |
| Unit | JG 2 |
| Commands | 4./JG 2, II./JG 2, JG 2 |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Britain North African campaign |
| Awards | Knight's Cross wit Oak Leaves and Swords |
Kurt Bühlingen (born 13 December 1917 in Granschütz, Thuringia, died 11 August 1985 in Nidda, Hesse) was a German World War II fighter ace who served in the Luftwaffe from 1936 until the end of hostilities 8 May 1945. He shot down 112 enemy aircraft. All his victories were claimed over the Western Front and included 24 four-engine bombers. His final command was Geschwaderkommodore of the JG 2 fighter wing.
[edit] Awards
- Wound Badge in Silver
- Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (24 July 1941)
- German Cross in Gold (25 June 1942)
- Iron Cross 2. and 1. class
- Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
- Knight's Cross (4 September 1941)
- Oak Leaves (2 March 1944)
- Swords (14 August 1944)
[edit] References
- Lexikon der Wehrmacht. Kurt Bühlingen. Retrieved on 16 March 2007.
| Preceded by Major Kurt Ubben |
Commander of Jagdgeschwader 2 Richthofen April 28, 1944-May 8, 1945 |
Succeeded by none |
