Hans Wind

Hans Wind
Nickname(s)Hasse
Born30 July 1919
Ekenäs
Died24 July 1995 (1995-07-25) (aged 75)
Tampere
Allegiance Finland
BranchFinnish Air Force
Years of service1938–1945
RankCaptain
UnitLeLv 24
AwardsMannerheim Cross (awarded twice)
Other workBusinessman

Hans Henrik "Hasse" Wind (30 July 1919, Ekenäs – 24 July 1995, Tampere) was a Finnish fighter pilot and flying ace in World War II, with 75 confirmed air combat victories. He is one of the four double recipients of the Mannerheim Cross 2nd Class.

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