Vizefeldwebel Fritz Beckhardt (27 March 1889 – 13 January 1962), was a German Jewish fighter ace in World War I. The Nazis later expunged him from Luftwaffe history because his valorous war record of 17 aerial victories belied their assertions that Jews were inherently cowardly.
Read more about Fritz Beckhardt: Early Life, Aerial Service, Between The Wars, World War II and Beyond, Decorations and Awards
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