German fighter pilot Erich Hartmann (1922-1993) – the most productive pilot of the Second World War.
Erich Hartmann – 1525 sorties, 352 air victories (of which 345 were over Soviet pilots) in 825 air battles.
Around Erich Hartmann’s neck is the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds – the highest degree of this award until the end of 1944, which he was awarded on August 25, 1944.