Eckart-Wilhelm von Bonin
Eckart-Wilhelm von Bonin | |
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| Born | 14 November 1919 Potsdam, Province of Brandenburg, Free State of Prussia, German Reich |
| Died | 11 January 1992 (aged 72) Hamburg-Eimsbüttel, Federal Republic of Germany |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1937–45 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | NJG 1 |
| Commands | II./NJG 1 |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Relations | Bogislaw von Bonin Hubertus von Bonin |
Eckart-Wilhelm Max Bogislaw Fürchtegott von Bonin (14 November 1919 – 11 January 1992) was a German World War II night fighter pilot who served in the Luftwaffe. A flying ace or fighter ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft during aerial combat. He is credited with shooting down 37 enemy aircraft claimed during 150 combat missions.