Jan Zumbach
World War II pilot and ace of the Polish Air Force / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jan Eugeniusz Ludwig Zumbach (14 April 1915, Ursynów, Congress Poland, Russian Empire – 3 January 1986, France) was a Polish-Swiss[1] fighter pilot who became an ace and squadron commander during the Second World War. During the Cold War, he became a mercenary in Africa and played a key role in forming the air forces of the breakaway states of Katanga and Biafra.
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Born | (1915-04-14)14 April 1915 Ursynów, Congress Poland, Russian Empire |
Died | 3 January 1986(1986-01-03) (aged 70) France |
Allegiance | Poland France United Kingdom Katanga Biafra |
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Years of service | 1934–1967 |
Rank | Wing Commander |
Service number | 1382 |
Commands held | 303 Squadron (1942–1943) |
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