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Nov 29, 1917 Germany Died on 28 Jun 1941 (aged 23)
German flying ace
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About Gustav Sprick
- Gustav "Micky" Sprick (29 November 1917 – 28 June 1941) was a Luftwaffe fighter ace and squadron leader during World War II.
- He is credited with 31 victories in 192 missions.
- All his victories were claimed over the Western Front. Born in Biemsen, Sprick was posted to Jagdgeschwader 26 "Schlageter" (JG 26—26th Fighter Wing) in September 1939 and claimed his first aerial victory on the first day of the Battle of France.
- In August 1940, Sprick was appointed Staffelkapitän (squadron leader) of 8.
- Staffel of JG 26.
- He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 1 October after gaining his 20th aerial victory.
- On 28 June 1941, Sprick was killed in action when his Messerschmitt Bf 109 lost its wing due to structural failure.
