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Oberstleutnant
Helmut Lent
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Oberleutnant Lent recieved his..Knight's Cross on August .30th.1941, when his score stood at .8 day and 11 night victories. |
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On October 5 th 1944 , the German Night Fighter arm suffered a heavy blow . Oberst Helmut Lent , Kommodore of .NJG 3 , and a wearer of the Diamonds , crashed at Paderborn while attempting to land his JU 88 C-6 . Lent was seriously injured and died on October 7th. .Killed with him were his radar operator Kubisch , Oberleutnant Kloss and war correspondent Leutnant Kark . |
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Lents former comrades make up the honor guard standing watch over his flag - draped casket ; from left to right JABS , SCHONERT , HADABALL , RADUSCH , and STREINING. |
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Lents funeral provided evidence of his standing in the german military community . Paratroops carry his casket , which is escorted by officers all wearing the Knight's Cross . |
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Helmut Lent's death marked the end of a chapter in the history of air warfare. |