Franz Götz (pilot)
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| Franz Götz | |
|---|---|
| 28 January 1913 – 4 May 1980 (aged 67) | |
| Place of birth | Obertsrot in the district of Rastatt, Germany |
| Place of death | Aschaffenburg |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany West Germany |
| Service/branch |  Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1939–1943 |
| Rank | Major (Wehrmacht) Oberst (Bundeswehr) |
| Unit | JG 53, JG 26 |
| Commands held | 9./JG 53, III./JG 53, JG 26 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Franz Götz (28 January 1913 – 4 May 1980) was a former German Luftwaffe fighter ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. Franz Götz was the last Geschwaderkommodore of the renowned Jagdgeschwader 26 Schlageter.
[edit] Awards
- Iron Cross (1939) 2nd and 1st Class
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (4 September 1942)
[edit] References
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas, 2000. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Oberst Josef Priller |
Commander of Jagdgeschwader 26 „Schlageter“ 28 January 1945 – 7 May 1945 |
Succeeded by none |
