Erhard Jähnert

Erhard Jähnert (17 August 1917 – 23 July 2006) was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. During his career he was credited with flying 622 missions. At the end of the war Erhard Jähnert was captured by British troops.

Awards

 * Aviator badge
 * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold with "600" Pendant
 * Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (23 March 1942)
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (19 September 1939)
 * 1st Class (2 July 1940)
 * German Cross in Gold (17 June 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 May 1943 as Leutnant and pilot in the III./Sturzkampfgeschwader 3