Werner Haugk

Who was Werner Haugk?

Rudolf Werner Haugk was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Werner Haugk was killed on 18 October 1944 near Aalborg, Denmark, after the BF 109 trainer that he was flying was shot down by British fighters. He was credited with 9 aerial victories in World War II.

His brother Helmut Haugk was also a Knight's Cross recipient and fighter ace, who was credited with 18 aerial victories. Helmut survived the war and died on 28 January 1992.