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Hans Ekkehard Bob
24 January 1917

Hans Ekkehard Bob
Place of birth Freiburg / Breisgau
Allegiance Flag of Nazi Germany Nazi Germany
Service/branch Luftwaffe
Years of service 1936–1945
Rank Major
Unit JG 54
JG 51
JG 3
EJG 2
JV 44
Commands held IV. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Nazi Germany and the Third Reich are the common English names for Germany under the regime of Adolf Hitler and the National Socialist German Workers ( German 'luftvafe is a generic German term for an Air force. Major is a Military rank the use of which varies according to country Jagdgeschwader 54 (JG 54 Grünherz (Green Hearts was a Luftwaffe fighter wing during the Second World War. Jagdgeschwader 51 (JG 51 Mölders was a Luftwaffe fighter wing during World War II, named after the fighter ace Werner Mölders Jagdgeschwader 3 (JG 3 Udet was a Luftwaffe fighter - wing of World War II. Jagdverband 44 (JV 44 was a special fighter unit of top German fighter ace pilots in the Luftwaffe during the last months of World /JG 51, II. Jagdgeschwader 51 (JG 51 Mölders was a Luftwaffe fighter wing during World War II, named after the fighter ace Werner Mölders /JG 3, II. Jagdgeschwader 3 (JG 3 Udet was a Luftwaffe fighter - wing of World War II. /EJG 2
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Ehrenpokal
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Ritterkreuz
Other work Founder and Chairman of Bohrmaschinen und Geräte GmbH (drilling equipment)

Hans Ekkehard Bob (24 January 1917) was a German Fighter pilot, serving with the Luftwaffe. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (Honor Goblet of the Luftwaffe was a Luftwaffe award established on February 27 1940 by Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring, The German Cross (Deutsches Kreuz was instituted by Adolf Hitler on 16 November 1941 as an award ranking higher than the Iron Cross First Class The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross ( German language: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, often simply Ritterkreuz) was a grade of the Iron Cross Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Year 1917 ( MCMXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year A fighter pilot is a military aviator trained to engage other aircraft and typically pilots a Fighter aircraft. ( German 'luftvafe is a generic German term for an Air force. During World War II, Bob flew approximately seven hundred combat Missions, and claimed sixty victories; thirty-seven of which were on the eastern front. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including

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Early Luftwaffe

Hans Ekkehard Bob joined the Luftwaffe in 1936,[1] at the rank of a Fahnenjunker (officer candidate), and began his Flight training June 1, 1937. ( German 'luftvafe is a generic German term for an Air force. This article refers to the general definition of cadet A Cadet may also be a member of the Cadets, a historical Russian Political party. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Year 1937 ( MCMXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

In 1938, he attended the Officers Academy, and was transferred to the Jagdfliegergruppe 133 in Wiesbaden. Wiesbaden, a city in southwest Germany, is the capital of the state of Hesse. During the occupation of the Sudetenland, he flew his first missions, primarily escorting Bombers and Transport aircraft, piloting an Arado Ar 68 biplane. Sudetenland ( Czech and Polish: Sudety) is the German name used in English in the first half of the 20th century for the western regions of WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Later, Bob was transferred to JG 334 in Gablingen, were he also received a promotion to the rank of Leutnant. Gablingen is a municipality in the district of Augsburg in Bavaria in Germany. JG 334 was a heavy fighter Geschwader, equipped with the Messerschmitt Me 110. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout

World War 2

In 1939, shortly before the Invasion of Poland, Bob was transferred to the newly formed 3. The Invasion of Poland (1939 precipitated World War II. It was carried out by Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union, and a small German-allied /JG 21 (later known as the "Devils Squadron"),[2] which was redesignated at June 6, 1940 into 9. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Year 1940 ( MCMXL) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. /JG 54. Jagdgeschwader 54 (JG 54 Grünherz (Green Hearts was a Luftwaffe fighter wing during the Second World War. It was equipped with the Me 109E fighter, an aircraft Bob would become very familiar with over the years - flying every model except the Kurfürst. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout

During the French campaign on May 10, 1940, Bob claimed his first victory when he shot down a Gloster Gladiator over Toveren in Belgium. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Year 1940 ( MCMXL) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those That August he was promoted to the rank of Oberleutnant. Oberleutnant is a junior officer rank in the militaries of Germany, Switzerland and Austria. On October 10, 1940 he was appointed Staffelkapitän of 7. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Year 1940 ( MCMXL) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Staffelkapitän is a Luftwaffe position (not a rank that is the equivalent of Royal Air Force / US Air Force Squadron Leader. /JG 54 for a short period; he was soon appointed Staffelkapitän of 9. /JG 54.

During the Battle of Britain 9. The Battle of Britain (German ''Luftschlacht um England'' is the name given to the sustained strategic effort by the German Luftwaffe during the summer and /JG 54 was activated as a Jabo (fighter-bomber) unit, targeting shipping vessels. By November 1940, Bob had recorded 19 kills, and was awarded the Ritterkreuz by Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring on March 7, 1941. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross ( German language: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, often simply Ritterkreuz) was a grade of the Iron Cross Reichsmarschall (Marshal of the Empire or Imperial Marshal in English) was the highest rank in the Armed forces of Nazi Germany during Hermann Wilhelm Göring (also spelled Goering) (12 January 1893 15 October 1946 was a German Politician, Military leader and a leading member Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

On March 21, 1941 Bob survived, unhurt, a ditching into Cherbourg harbour with his Bü 131 training aircraft, which had suffered engine failure. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout After the Battle of Britain, he participated in the Balkan campaign, where he recorded his 20th and 21st victories. The Balkans Campaign was the Axis Powers ' invasion of Greece and Yugoslavia during World War II. JG 54 was re-equipped with the new Me 109F, and relocated to airfields in Prussia, in preparation for the invasion of Russia. Prussia ( Latin: Borussia, Prutenia; Prūsija Prūsija Prusy Old Prussian: Prūsa) was most recently a historic state

On June 23, 1941, during Operation Barbarossa (Invasion of Russia), Hans Ekkehard Bob recorded his first victory in Russian airspace - an SB-2 twin-engined Bomber. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Operation Barbarossa ( Unternehmen Barbarossa) was the Codename for Nazi Germany 's invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout During this combat action his Me 109F2 was hit by return fire, resulting a forced landing behind enemy lines. He evaded capture and returned to his unit 2 days later.

Between July 13 and October 30, 1941 Bob made three more emergency landings due to aircraft combat damage behind enemy lines, but in each case came back to his unit. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

On September 29, 1942, Bob had his 50th victory, and was promoted to Hauptmann later that year. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Year 1942 ( MCMXLII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Hauptmann is a German word usually translated as Captain when it is used as an officer's rank in the German, Austrian and Swiss armies flying on the Eastern front ended for Hans Ekkehard Bob and his III. /JG 54 in February 1943, after he received orders from General der Jagdflieger Adolf Galland to change positions with elements of the then French-based JG 26. Inspector of Fighters ( German language: Inspekteur der Jagdflieger redesignated to General der Jagdflieger) was not a rank but a leading position within Adolf "Dolfo" Joseph Ferdinand Galland ( 19 March 1912 9 February 1996) was a World War II German fighter Jagdgeschwader 26 (JG 26 Schlageter was a Luftwaffe fighter - wing of World War II. This order was later cancelled, but III. Gruppe stayed on the Western front, separated from the rest of the 'Greenhearts', serving initially in Northern Germany with Jagdgeschwader 1.

On April 17, 1943 Bob recorded his 57th Victory; the ramming of a USAAF Boeing B-17 Bomber near Bremen with his Bf 109 G-6. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Year 1943 ( MCMXLIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United States Army Air Forces ( USAAF) was the military aviation arm of the United States of America during and immediately after World War II. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Bremen (ˈbʁeːmən is a Hanseatic city in northwestern Germany (official name Stadtgemeinde Bremen / City Municipality of Bremen He bailed out and survived the crash without injury. On August 1, Bob was promoted to the rank of Major and was appointed Gruppenkommandeur of IV. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Major is a Military rank the use of which varies according to country Gruppenkommandeur is a Luftwaffe ( German air force position that is the equivalent of a commander of a group or wing in other air /JG 54. He returned to the Eastern front, where he scored a further two victories. The Eastern Front of World War II (die Ostfront 1941-1945, der Rußlandfeldzug 1941-1945 (Russian campaign or der Ostfeldzug 1941-1945 (Eastern Campaign

By May 1944, Bob was back at the Western front as Gruppenkommandeur of II. /JG 3; based in the Normandy invasion front corridor, flying Reichsverteidigung (Defense of the Reich) duties. Jagdgeschwader 3 (JG 3 Udet was a Luftwaffe fighter - wing of World War II. Defense of the Reich ( German language: Reichsverteidigung) refers to the defensive aerial battles fought by the Luftwaffe over German occupied In August he was transferred to Erprobungskommando 262 where he learned to fly the Me 262. An Erprobungskommando (EKdo was a Luftwaffe unit tasked with the testing of new aircraft and weaponry under operational conditions WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout

In early 1945 his experience led to his becoming a member of Generalmajor Josef Kammhuber's staff. Please see " General " for other countries which use this rank General (genəˈraːl is presently the highest rank General Josef Kammhuber ( August 19, 1896 &ndash January 25, 1986) was the first General of the Night Fighters in the Bob was responsible for allocating newly built Me-262's to operational units. Later he took command of I. and II. /EJG 2 and was responsible for practice and training former bomber pilots in flying the Me-262.

Bob was one of the aces chosen to fly as a member of the jet fighter unit JV 44, led by Adolf Galland. Jagdverband 44 (JV 44 was a special fighter unit of top German fighter ace pilots in the Luftwaffe during the last months of World Adolf "Dolfo" Joseph Ferdinand Galland ( 19 March 1912 9 February 1996) was a World War II German fighter In the final days of World War II Bob was responsible for building a longer runway at Innsbruck airfield for the Me-262 Jets. Innsbruck is the capital city of the federal state of Tyrol in western Austria. At the capitulation on May 8, 1945 Bob was in Kappl, a small village near Salzburg. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen is the fourth-largest city in Austria and the capital of the federal state of Salzburg. From Kappl he walked more than 1,400 km in 6 weeks to return to his home in Celle. Celle (ˈtsɛlə is a town and capital of the district of Celle, in Lower Saxony, Germany.

After the war

Bob returned to civilian life working as a farm labourer. In 1946, he founded his own transport company. Around this time he met Waldemar Wuebke, an old JV 44 comrade, and a friend from his time in JG 54. Bob still tells the story to this day with a smile on his face. Wuebke still wore his old uniform and officer cap as he was questioned by a British officer. "Why are you wearing this old stuff"? Wuebkes reply: "Do I ask you if your grandma has hemorrhoids"? He never met Wuebke again, and Wuebke later died in the early 1950s in Argentina, the result of injuries sustained in an airliner crash.

In 1956, Bob founded his own company, BOMAG, specializing in drilling equipment doing business in over 120 countries around the world as well as establishing the Celle Flying Club. Celle (ˈtsɛlə is a town and capital of the district of Celle, in Lower Saxony, Germany. Today Bob still flies his own aircraft at his current age of 91 and is believed to be the oldest licensed pilot in the world. He enjoys his retirement, and occasionally assists in research on the Luftwaffe.

From September 30 to October 1, 2000, Bob also was among the historical figures at the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Britain in Santa Monica, California.

Bob is married to his wife of over 40 years Christa, they have three children Roland, Elmar Bob and Delia. Elmar Bob (born August 24, 1967) son of German aviator Hans Ekkehard Bob, is an international executive working for major Corporations

Notes

  1. ^ Karl Ries and Ernst Obermaier, Luftwaffe Rudder Markings 1936-1945, (1991) ISBN 1-125-98564-X
  2. ^ For an explanation of the meaning of Luftwaffe unit designation see Luftwaffe Organization

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