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Lot 262:
Description
Ernst Scheufele (died 2010) was a Luftwaffe fighter ace during WWII attached JG 5. He was credited with 18 victories. He flew 67 escort missions for German Bismark-class battleships and German Tirpitz-class Battleships. Scheufele originally at first flew cover for the Navy, but later joined II/JG 5 and served in the East. Ernst then flew for IV/JG4 flying home defense duties under Kommodore Michalski. On 3 December 1944 Ernst was shot down by ground fire from an American supply unit near Aachen. Flying both Bf109’s and Fw190’s, Ernst achieved 18 victories including 3 bombers and 2 P-51 Mustangs. The approximate size is 8 x 10 inches. This signed photo is a copy of an actual period photo. The signature is original. Good overall condition.
Condition: See description for notes on condition. Please note that all items are sold as is without returns, so please ask questions in advance of bidding.
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