Anton Hackl

German World War II fighter pilot (1915-1984)

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Also known as Anton "Toni" Hackl

Born: March 25, 1915
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Died: July 10, 1984
Birthplace: Regensburg
Place of death: Regensburg
Citizenship: Germany
Occupation: fighter pilot
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, recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
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, air force officer
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Languages spoken, written or signed: German

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Anton "Toni" Hackl was a German Luftwaffe military aviator during World War II, a fighter ace credited with 192 enemy aircraft shot down in over 1,000 combat missions. The majority of his victories were claimed over the Eastern Front, with 87 claims over the Western Front. Of his 87 victories over the Western Allies, at least 32 were four-engined bombers, a further 24 victories were unconfirmed.

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Sex or gender: male
Awards: German Cross in Gold
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
Participated in conflict: World War II
Military branch: Luftwaffe
Given name: Anton
Family name: Hackl
Military, police or special rank: Major
Allegiance: Nazi Germany

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