Hannes Trautloft

Military Person

1912 – 1995

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Who was Hannes Trautloft?

Johannes "Hannes" Trautloft was a German World War II fighter ace who served in the Luftwaffe from 1932 until the end of the war and again from 1957-1970. He flew 560 combat sorties and was credited with 58 victories. He was regarded as a very competent leader, and much respected from those serving beneath him. He also was known as the father of JG 54.

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Born
Mar 3, 1912
Großobringen
Nationality
  • Germany
  • Nazi Germany
Died
Jan 11, 1995
Bad Wiessee, Germany

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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