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Ulsamer, Josef, 1917-1942

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1917 - 1942

Biogrpahical Note: Josef Ulsamer

Josef Ulsamer was born in Kiel, Germany in 1917. During World War II, Ulsamer served in the Luftwaffe as a pilot and navigator onboard a Ju-88 reconnaissance aircraft. He was killed in action on October 18, 1942, when his aircraft was shot down by American fighters over Iceland. He was 25 years old. The Ju-88 was one of the first aircraft to be shot down by American aircraft in the European Theatre in World War II.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Josef Ulsamer World War II Collection

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: 2017-03-23
Contents of the Collection The Josef Ulsamer World War II Collection consists of five photographs featuring German Luftwaffe Lieutenant Josef Ulsamer in uniform and with his spouse, most likely taken in Kiel, Germany circa 1930s-1940s. One of the photos features a Junkers Ju-88 aircraft with an exterior view. Another photograph depicts an interior view of an aircraft, likely a Heinkel, with an airman, possibly Ulsamer, in defensive position below the cockpit. While the aircraft photographs do not have any location...
Dates: Circa 1930s-1940s

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