Siegfried Knemeyer
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Siegfried Knemeyer (5 April 1909 – 11 April 1979) was a German aeronautical engineer, aviator and the Head of Technical Development at the Reich Ministry of Aviation of Nazi Germany during World War II.
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Siegfried Knemeyer | |
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Nickname(s) | Knall Max, Knall Kne, Star Gazer |
Born | (1909-04-05)5 April 1909 Ellerbusch, Germany |
Died | 11 April 1979(1979-04-11) (aged 70) Yellow Springs, Ohio, United States |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany (1939–1945) West Germany (1945–1947) United States (1947–1979) |
Service/ | Luftwaffe United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1939–45, 1947–79 |
Rank | Oberst |
Awards | Iron Cross First and Second Class German Cross in Gold Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award |
Other work | Aircraft consultant |
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