Gustav Sprick, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Gustav Sprick

German flying ace

Date of Birth: 29-Nov-1917

Place of Birth: Germany

Date of Death: 28-Jun-1941

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

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.