Franz Beyer
Early Life and Military Service
Franz Beyer was born on April 22, 1918, in Berlin. He rose through the ranks of the Luftwaffe, eventually becoming a distinguished fighter pilot.
Decorations and Combat Record
On August 30, 1941, Oberleutnant Beyer, then commander of 8./JG3, was awarded the Knight’s Cross. He accumulated an impressive total of 81 aerial victories throughout his career, 70 of which were achieved on the Eastern Front. In addition to his air-to-air kills, he also destroyed 10 enemy aircraft on the ground.
Final Engagement
Major Beyer, commander of IV./JG3, was killed on February 11, 1944. His Bf-109G was shot down during a dogfight with Spitfires near Venlo, approximately 50 km east of Eindhoven.
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