The Haunting Final Words of a Famous German Fighter Ace
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German Ace Heinrich Aylor achieved over 200 kills in World War II, but discrepancies in his count and performance decline led to a tragic end when he sacrificed himself in a ramming attack on an American bomber, leaving behind a controversial legacy as one of Germany's top aces.
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- Heinrich Aylor, a German WWII ace, achieved over 200 kills, but discrepancies in his kill count suggest potential inflation, impacting his combat reputation.
- Aylor's tragic demise, sacrificing himself by ramming his jet into an enemy bomber, marked a significant shift from his combat success to a morale-worn pilot facing insurmountable odds, leaving behind a complex legacy.
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How many kills did Heinrich Aylor achieve?
Over 200 kills
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