Karl Borris was a World War II Luftwaffe military aviator and test pilot.
14 Facts About Karl Borris
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On 1 December 1939, Leutnant Karl Borris joined Jagdgeschwader 26 "Schlageter", which had been named after Albert Leo Schlageter on 1 May 1939.
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Karl Borris was credited with the destruction of a Royal Air Force Supermarine Spitfire at 12:42 over the combat area of Dunkirk.
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Gruppe again fought over the Dunkirk battle zone and Karl Borris claimed his second aerial victory.
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Gruppe of Lehrgeschwader 2, Karl Borris claimed the destruction of a No 603 Squadron Spitfire near Maidstone.
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That day, the RAF had sent a "Rodeo" to Neufchatel-Hardelot and Karl Borris claimed a No 403 Squadron Spitfire shot down near Campagne.
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In defence of this attack, Karl Borris was credited with destruction of Spitfire, claimed at 16:57 near Mardyck.
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In combat over Etaples, Karl Borris managed to shoot down a No 315 Polish Fighter Squadron Spitfire at 16:30.
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In consequence, Karl Borris was transferred and chosen as his successor.
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Karl Borris claimed his first aerial victory whilst flying with 8.
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Karl Borris managed to bail out at 7,000 meters but opened his parachute too soon, causing it to partially collapse.
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Karl Borris sustained multiple broken bones, requiring a lengthy period in hospitals and convalescence.
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In defense of this attack, Karl Borris, who had returned to his unit, claimed the first of 60 B-17 bombers lost by the USAAF that day.
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On 1 April 1944, Karl Borris was promoted to Mojor.