Wolfgang Thonke

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Wolfgang Thonke
Born(1938-12-28)December 28, 1938
Schneidemühl (Piła, Province of Pomerania DR)
Died21 January 2019(2019-01-21) (aged 80)
Strausberg (Brandenburg, DE)
Allegiance GDR
Service/branch NPA
NPA Air Force
Years of service1957-1990
Rank Major general
Commands held
Awards


Wolfgang Thonke (December 28, 1938 – January 22, 2019), was a German journalist, graduated military scientist, major general, and was the last Deputy Commanding General (A3) of the National People's Army Air Force.[1]

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  1. „Aviator stories – from take oft to landing“, matters of fact and experiences – recorded by members of the NPA Air Force, Strausberg in 2013, original edition (page 80): ISBN 978-3-9814822-3-2, Strausberg, Berlin, 2013.