Signature of Luftwaffe KC-OLC&S Recipient 'Hajo Hermann'

In a very good condition a postwar postcard photo with original signature of Hans-Joachim “Hajo” Herrmann was a German World War II Luftwaffe pilot and officer who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. Hermann joined the newly formed Luftwaffe in 1935 and served during the Spanish Civil War. During World War II while serving as a bomber pilot he was credited with sinking 70,000 tons of Allied shipping. In 1942 he served on the general staff of Hermann Goring and played a key role in the creation of the night fighter wing and also achieved 9 victories in a night fighter. In 1944, he was appointed as the Luftwaffe Inspector of Aerial Defense and Inspector General of night fighters.

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