Hans von Hahn

Hans von Hahn
Born7 August 1914
Frankfurt am Main
Died5 November 1957(1957-11-05) (aged 43)
Frankfurt am Main
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service / branch Kriegsmarine (1934–1935)
 Luftwaffe (1935–1945)
Years of service1934–45
RankHauptmann (captain)
UnitJG 53, JG 3, JG 1, JG 103
Jagdfliegerführer Oberitalien
CommandsI./JG 3, II./JG 1, JG 103
Jagdfliegerführer Oberitalien
Battles / wars
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Hans von Hahn (7 August 1914 – 5 November 1957) was a Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. During his career he was credited with 34 aerial victories, 15 on the Western Front and 19 on the Eastern Front.