Fritz Gromotka was a Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II.
11 Facts About Fritz Gromotka
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Fritz Gromotka was credited with 29 aerial victories, 27 on the Western Front and 2 on the Eastern Front.
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Unteroffizier Fritz Gromotka participated in the invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941, claiming two DB-3 twin-engine bombers shot down on 25 June 1941 near Wilna.
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Fritz Gromotka was shot down in combat on 21 May 1942, but was unhurt after crash-landing.
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In July 1942 Fritz Gromotka served as instructor at Jagdfliegerschule 4.
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Fritz Gromotka returned to JG 27 in December 1942, with 9.
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From September to December 1943, Fritz Gromotka claimed another nine victories.
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Fritz Gromotka was commissioned to Leutnant and was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 January 1945 for 29 victories.
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On 1 February 1945, Fritz Gromotka was appointed Staffelkapitan of 9.
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Fritz Gromotka held this position until the end of the war.
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Fritz Gromotka died on 2 November 1979 at the age of 64 in Remscheid, West Germany.