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Karl Gratz (24 January 1919 – 14 March 2002) was an Austrian-born Luftwaffe fighter pilot during World War II. As a fighter ace, he was credited with 138 aerial victories claimed in more than 900 missions. Gratz claimed the majority of his victories over the Eastern Front, and 17 over the Western Front. Gratz was released from captivity in 1949, joined the Bundeswehr and served in Jagdbombergeschwader 33 (JaBoG 33—Fighter-Bomber Wing 33). He retired in 1970 holding the rank of Oberstleutnant (lieutenant colonel). Gratz died on 14 March 2002 in Leck.

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  • Karl Gratz (24 January 1919 – 14 March 2002) was an Austrian-born Luftwaffe fighter pilot during World War II. As a fighter ace, he was credited with 138 aerial victories claimed in more than 900 missions. Gratz claimed the majority of his victories over the Eastern Front, and 17 over the Western Front. In late 1941, Gratz was posted to Jagdgeschwader 52 (JG 52—8th squadron of the 52nd Fighter Wing) which at the time was fighting on the Eastern Front. He claimed his first aerial victory on 15 February 1942. On 1 July 1942, he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross following his 54th aerial victory. He then served as a fighter pilot instructor and was posted to Jagdgeschwader 2 "Richthofen" (JG 2—2nd Fighter Wing) in March 1943. Back on the Easter Front in 1944, he claimed his 100th aerial victory in March/April 1944. At the end of World War II, he served as Staffelkapitän (squadron leader) of 10. Staffel (10th squadron) of JG 52. He surrendered to United States Army forces and was turned over to the Red Army. Gratz was released from captivity in 1949, joined the Bundeswehr and served in Jagdbombergeschwader 33 (JaBoG 33—Fighter-Bomber Wing 33). He retired in 1970 holding the rank of Oberstleutnant (lieutenant colonel). Gratz died on 14 March 2002 in Leck. (en)
  • カール・"チャーリー"・グラッツ(ドイツ語: Karl "Charlie" Gratz、1919年1月24日 - 2002年3月14日)は、オーストリア出身のドイツの軍人。最終階級は国防軍で空軍少尉、連邦軍で空軍中佐。第二次世界大戦では900回以上の飛行任務をこなし、138機の撃墜を記録したエース・パイロットとして知られる。その功績から騎士鉄十字章を受章した。 (ja)
  • Karl Gratz (24 de janeiro de 1919 - 14 de março de 2002) foi um piloto alemão (nascido na Áustria) da Luftwaffe durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial. Voou em mais de 900 missões de combate, nas quais abateu 138 aeronaves inimigas, o que fez dele um ás da aviação. (pt)
  • Карл «Чарлі» Грац (нім. Karl "Charlie" Gratz; 24 січня 1919, Вінер-Нойштадт — 14 березня 2002, Лек) — німецький льотчик-ас винищувальної авіації австрійського походження, лейтенант люфтваффе вермахту, оберстлейтенант люфтваффе бундесверу. Кавалер Лицарського хреста Залізного хреста. (uk)
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  • (to 1945)
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  • Karl Gratz (en)
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  • Karl Gratz (en)
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  • カール・"チャーリー"・グラッツ(ドイツ語: Karl "Charlie" Gratz、1919年1月24日 - 2002年3月14日)は、オーストリア出身のドイツの軍人。最終階級は国防軍で空軍少尉、連邦軍で空軍中佐。第二次世界大戦では900回以上の飛行任務をこなし、138機の撃墜を記録したエース・パイロットとして知られる。その功績から騎士鉄十字章を受章した。 (ja)
  • Karl Gratz (24 de janeiro de 1919 - 14 de março de 2002) foi um piloto alemão (nascido na Áustria) da Luftwaffe durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial. Voou em mais de 900 missões de combate, nas quais abateu 138 aeronaves inimigas, o que fez dele um ás da aviação. (pt)
  • Карл «Чарлі» Грац (нім. Karl "Charlie" Gratz; 24 січня 1919, Вінер-Нойштадт — 14 березня 2002, Лек) — німецький льотчик-ас винищувальної авіації австрійського походження, лейтенант люфтваффе вермахту, оберстлейтенант люфтваффе бундесверу. Кавалер Лицарського хреста Залізного хреста. (uk)
  • Karl Gratz (24 January 1919 – 14 March 2002) was an Austrian-born Luftwaffe fighter pilot during World War II. As a fighter ace, he was credited with 138 aerial victories claimed in more than 900 missions. Gratz claimed the majority of his victories over the Eastern Front, and 17 over the Western Front. Gratz was released from captivity in 1949, joined the Bundeswehr and served in Jagdbombergeschwader 33 (JaBoG 33—Fighter-Bomber Wing 33). He retired in 1970 holding the rank of Oberstleutnant (lieutenant colonel). Gratz died on 14 March 2002 in Leck. (en)
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  • Karl Gratz (en)
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