Kurt Dombacher
# Kurt Dombacher

Kurt Dombacher (9 February 1920 – 8 October 1993) was a German Luftwaffe ace during World War II. Kurt Dombacher was credited with 68 victories in 800+ missions, with 1 over Western forces and 67 over Soviet forces. He was captured by Soviet forces in May 1945 and was held until 1950.

## Awards

* Aviator badge
* Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe
* Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (20 March 1943)
* Iron Cross (1939)
   * 2nd Class
   * 1st Class
* German Cross in Gold on 25 May 1944 as Oberfeldwebel in the I./Jagdgeschwader 51
* Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 8 April 1945 as Leutnant and pilot in 1./Jagdgeschwader 51 "Mölders
