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Paul Zorner, eigentlich Paul Zloch, (* 31. März 1920 in Roben bei Leobschütz; † 27. Januar 2014 in Homburg) war ein deutscher Luftwaffenoffizier und Nachtjagdflieger im Zweiten Weltkrieg. Er beendete den Krieg als Gruppenkommandeur mit 59 Luftsiegen im Range eines Majors und wurde mit dem Eichenlaub zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes ausgezeichnet. 2006 erhielt Zorner für seine Verdienste als Gründer des Fördervereins „Partnerschaft mit Schlesien“ die Verdienstmedaille des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
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| dbo:abstract | Paul Zorner, eigentlich Paul Zloch, (* 31. März 1920 in Roben bei Leobschütz; † 27. Januar 2014 in Homburg) war ein deutscher Luftwaffenoffizier und Nachtjagdflieger im Zweiten Weltkrieg. Er beendete den Krieg als Gruppenkommandeur mit 59 Luftsiegen im Range eines Majors und wurde mit dem Eichenlaub zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes ausgezeichnet. 2006 erhielt Zorner für seine Verdienste als Gründer des Fördervereins „Partnerschaft mit Schlesien“ die Verdienstmedaille des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. (de) Paul Anton Guido Zorner, born Paul Zloch (31 March 1920 – 27 January 2014) was a German night fighter pilot, who fought in the Luftwaffe during World War II. Zorner is credited with 59 night aerial victories claimed in 272 missions, including 110 night fighter missions. Zorner was the ninth most successful fighter pilot in the Luftwaffe and in the history of aerial warfare. Born in 1920 to a large family, Zorner left school in 1938 to pursue a military career. He applied to join the Luftwaffe and was accepted as a Fahnenjunker (officer candidate) in October 1938. Zorner completed his training and was licensed to fly multi-engine aircraft. He was posted to 4. Staffel (squadron) Kampfgruppe zur besonderen Verwendung 104 (KGr. z.b.v. 104, Fighting Group for Special Use) to fly Junkers Ju 52 transports. Zorner participated in the Battle of Greece and Battle of Crete in April and May 1941. Zorner also operated in the Middle East flying supplies to Syria during the Anglo-Iraqi War. Zorner continued with the unit and from June to October 1941 flew in Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union. On 20 October 1941, Zorner transferred to the German night fighter arm. He completed his training as a night fighter pilot in July 1942 and was posted to Nachtjagdgeschwader 2. On 3 October 1942, Zorner was posted to 10. Staffel (squadron) Nachtjagdgeschwader 3 (NJG 3, Night Fighter Wing 3). Zorner claimed his first victory on 17 January 1943 and on 3 March, achieved the five victories necessary to qualify as a night fighter ace (Experte). On 9 September 1943 he was appointed Staffelkapitän (squadron leader) of 8./NJG 3 after achieving 12 victories. Zorner achieved his 20th victory on 3 January 1944 and was awarded the German Cross in Gold on 20 March 1944 for 35 night victories. On 4 April 1944, Zorner was appointed Gruppenkommandeur (Group Commander) of III./Nachtjagdgeschwader 5 (NJG 5). On 9 June, Zorner was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross for 48 bombers destroyed. Zorner was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves on 17 September 1944. Zorner was appointed Gruppenkommandeur of II./NJG 100 on 13 October 1944 and remained the commanding officer until May 1945. Zorner achieved his 59th, and last, a victory on 5/6 March 1945. Zorner surrendered to United States Army forces on 8 May 1945. Zorner and his unit were handed over to the Red Army on 17 May and he remained a prisoner in the Soviet Union until December 1949. After his release he studied engineering and retired in 1981. Zorner died in January 2014 aged 93. (en) Paul Anton Guido Zorner, nascido Paul Zloch (Roben, 31 de março de 1920 — Homburg, 27 de janeiro de 2014) foi um piloto de caça noturno alemão da Luftwaffe durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial. Zorner é creditado com 59 vitórias aéreas noturnas reivindicadas em 272 missões, incluindo 110 missões de caças noturnos. Zorner foi o nono piloto de caça de maior sucesso na Luftwaffe e na história da guerra aérea. Nascido em 1920 em uma família numerosa, Zorner deixou a escola em 1938 para seguir a carreira militar. Ele se candidatou à Luftwaffe e foi aceito como Fahnenjunker (candidato a oficial) em outubro de 1938. Zorner completou seu treinamento e foi licenciado para pilotar aeronaves multimotores. Ele foi destacado para o 4. Staffel (esquadrão) Kampfgruppe zur besonderen Verwendung 104 (KGr. z.b.v. 104, Grupo de Combate para Uso Especial) para voar no Junkers Ju 52. Zorner participou da Batalha da Grécia e da Batalha de Creta em abril e maio de 1941. Zorner também operou no Oriente Médio enviando suprimentos para a Síria durante a Guerra Anglo-Iraquiana. Zorner continuou com a unidade e de junho a outubro de 1941 voou na Operação Barbarossa, a invasão da União Soviética. Em 20 de outubro de 1941, Zorner foi transferido para o braço alemão de caças noturnos. Ele completou seu treinamento como piloto de caça noturno em julho de 1942 e foi enviado para o Nachtjagdgeschwader 2. Em 3 de outubro de 1942, Zorner foi destacado para o 10. Staffel (esquadrão) do Nachtjagdgeschwader 3 (NJG 3). Zorner reivindicou sua primeira vitória em 17 de janeiro de 1943 e em 3 de março, alcançou as cinco vitórias necessárias para se qualificar como um ás de caça noturno. Em 9 de setembro de 1943 ele foi nomeado Staffelkapitän (líder de esquadrão) do 8./NJG 3 depois de alcançar 12 vitórias. Zorner alcançou sua 20.ª vitória em 3 de janeiro de 1944 e foi condecorado com a Cruz Germânica em Ouro no dia 20 de março de 1944 por 35 vitórias noturnas. Em 4 de abril de 1944, Zorner foi nomeado Gruppenkommandeur (comandante do grupo) do III./Nachtjagdgeschwader 5 (NJG 5). Em 9 de junho, Zorner foi premiado com a Cruz de Cavaleiro da Cruz de Ferro por 48 bombardeiros destruídos. Zorner foi condecorado com a Cruz de Cavaleiro da Cruz de Ferro com Folhas de Carvalho em 17 de setembro de 1944. Zorner foi nomeado Gruppenkommandeur do II./NJG 100 em 13 de outubro de 1944 e permaneceu o comandante até maio de 1945. Zorner alcançou sua 59.º e última vitória em 5–6 de março de 1945. Zorner rendeu-se às forças do Exército dos Estados Unidos em 8 de maio de 1945. Zorner e sua unidade foram entregues ao Exército Vermelho em 17 de maio e permaneceu prisioneiro na União Soviética até dezembro de 1949. Após sua libertação, estudou engenharia e se aposentou em 1981. Zorner morreu em janeiro de 2014 aos 93 anos. (pt) Пауль Антон Гвідо Цорнер, при народженні — Цлох (нім. Paul Anton Guido Zorner (Zloch); 31 березня 1920, Робен — 27 січня 2014, Гомбург) — німецький льотчик-ас нічної винищувальної авіації, майор люфтваффе вермахту (1944) і резерву люфтваффе бундесверу. Кавалер Лицарського хреста Залізного хреста з дубовим листям. (uk) |
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| rdfs:comment | Paul Zorner, eigentlich Paul Zloch, (* 31. März 1920 in Roben bei Leobschütz; † 27. Januar 2014 in Homburg) war ein deutscher Luftwaffenoffizier und Nachtjagdflieger im Zweiten Weltkrieg. Er beendete den Krieg als Gruppenkommandeur mit 59 Luftsiegen im Range eines Majors und wurde mit dem Eichenlaub zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes ausgezeichnet. 2006 erhielt Zorner für seine Verdienste als Gründer des Fördervereins „Partnerschaft mit Schlesien“ die Verdienstmedaille des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. (de) Пауль Антон Гвідо Цорнер, при народженні — Цлох (нім. Paul Anton Guido Zorner (Zloch); 31 березня 1920, Робен — 27 січня 2014, Гомбург) — німецький льотчик-ас нічної винищувальної авіації, майор люфтваффе вермахту (1944) і резерву люфтваффе бундесверу. Кавалер Лицарського хреста Залізного хреста з дубовим листям. (uk) Paul Anton Guido Zorner, born Paul Zloch (31 March 1920 – 27 January 2014) was a German night fighter pilot, who fought in the Luftwaffe during World War II. Zorner is credited with 59 night aerial victories claimed in 272 missions, including 110 night fighter missions. Zorner was the ninth most successful fighter pilot in the Luftwaffe and in the history of aerial warfare. (en) Paul Anton Guido Zorner, nascido Paul Zloch (Roben, 31 de março de 1920 — Homburg, 27 de janeiro de 2014) foi um piloto de caça noturno alemão da Luftwaffe durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial. Zorner é creditado com 59 vitórias aéreas noturnas reivindicadas em 272 missões, incluindo 110 missões de caças noturnos. Zorner foi o nono piloto de caça de maior sucesso na Luftwaffe e na história da guerra aérea. (pt) |
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