Helmut Lent
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 80 years ago |
| Date of birth | June 13,1918 |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Born | Pyrzany |
| Poland | |
| Date of died | October 7,1944 |
| Died | Paderborn |
| Germany | |
| Years of service | 1936–44 |
| Rank | Oberst |
| Units | Zerstörergeschwader 76 |
| Nachtjagdgeschwader 1 | |
| Nachtjagdgeschwader 2 | |
| Nachtjagdgeschwader 3 | |
| Awards | Iron Cross |
| German Cross | |
| Wound Badge | |
| Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe | |
| Sudetenland Medal | |
| Narvik Shield | |
| Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross | |
| Unit | ZG 76 |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1359350 |
Helmut Lent Life story
Helmut Lent was a German night-fighter ace in World War II. Lent shot down 110 aircraft, 102 of them at night. Born into a devoutly religious family, he showed an early passion for glider flying; against his father's wishes, he joined the Luftwaffe in 1936. After completing his training, he was assigned to the 1.
Helmut Lent Photos
