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Subject:: Messerschmitt Bf 109 F-4
Wehrmacht Luftwaffe (German Air Force 1935-1945)
2./JG 3 Blitz Chevron Bar (Hptm. Karl-Heinz Krahl)
Mars 1942 Battle of Malta - Sicilia
Skala:: 1:72
Status:: Fullført
Påbegynt:: May 15, 2021
Fullført:: July 24, 2021

Hauptmann Karl-Heinz Krahl (25 September 1914 – 14 April 1942) was a Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. On 14 April 1942, he was shot down and killed in action in his Messerschmitt Bf 109 F-4 (Werknummber 8784—factory number) by anti-aircraft artillery near Luqa, Malta. During his career he is credited with between 19 - 24 aerial victories, all against Western forces.
Krahl was appointed Gruppenkommandeur (group commander) of II. Gruppe of Jagdgeschwader 3 "Udet" (JG 3—3rd Fighter Wing) on 21 November 1941.