FIGHTER PILOT

Major Hans Philipp

Ritterkreuz

‘Fips’ Hans Philipp started his career as a fighter pilot over Poland in September 1939 before taking part in the Battle France. Over Britain in 1940, he led 4./JG54 and by 20 October he had achieved 20 ‘kills’. He was awarded the Knights Cross on 22...

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