World War II
Egger started World War II as a pilot in Kampfgeschwader 51 and took part in the Polish Campaign . He was then transferred to Jagdgeschwader 27 as a fighter pilot flying the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and took part in the Battle of France, and the Battle of Britain. Altogether he flew 112 missions and was shot down three times, he did record some victories but was not a fighter ace. The last time he was shot down over the English Channel he received severe head wounds and was removed from flying and transferred to ground staff duties.
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