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Erich Handke (2 November 1920 – 11 November 1987) was a highly decorated ''Oberfeldwebel'' in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross ((ドイツ語:Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes)). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. During his career he participated in 129 missions as a radio operator. He served as a radio operator with ''Feldwebel'' Georg Kraft, ''Oberleutnant'' Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer, and ''Major'' Martin Drewes all who were decorated with the Oak Leaves or higher. With Kraft, who was shot down and killed in action by Wing Commander Bob Braham on the night of 17/18 August 1943, he had claimed 14 aerial victories. ==Awards and decorations== * Aviator badge * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold * Honour Goblet of the Luftwaffe (''Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe'') on 17 January 1944 as ''Unteroffizier'' and radio operator〔Patzwall 2008, p. 94.〕 * Iron Cross (1939) * * 2nd Class * * 1st Class * German Cross in Gold on 29 March 1944 as ''Unteroffizier'' in the 12./Nachtjagdgeschwader 1〔Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 163.〕 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 27 July 1944 as ''Fahnenjunker-Feldwebel'' and ''Bordfunker'' (radio operator) in the IV./Nachtjagdgeschwader 1〔Fellgiebel 2000, p. 212.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Erich Handke」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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