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Franz Köster
Allegiance Flag of German Reich (1935–1945) Nazi Germany
Service/branch Regulation WW II Underwing Balkenkreuz Luftwaffe
Rank Unteroffizier
Battles/wars World War II

Unteroffizier Franz Köster was a former German Luftwaffe night fighter flying ace. He is credited with 7 aerial victories flying the Messerschmitt Me-262 jet fighter, making him one of only 28 jet aces of World War II.[1]

References[]

  1. For a list of Luftwaffe Jet aces see List of German World War II jet aces
  • Forsyth, Robert (2008). Jagdverband 44 Squadron of Experten. Osprey Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84603-294-3.
  • "German Jet Aces of World War 2". Orsprey Publishing Limited. 1998. ISBN 1-85532-634-5. .
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