Eckart-Wilhelm von Bonin
| Eckart-Wilhelm von Bonin | |
|---|---|
| Born |
14 November 1919 Potsdam |
| Died | 11 January 1992 (aged 72) Hamburg-Eimsbüttel |
| Allegiance |
 Nazi Germany
|
| Service/branch |
 Luftwaffe
|
| Years of service | 1937–1945 |
| Rank | Oberstleutnant |
| Unit | NJG 1 |
| Commands held | II./NJG 1 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Relations | Hubertus von Bonin |
Eckart-Wilhelm von Bonin (14 November 1919 — 11 January 1992) was a German World War II night fighter pilot who served in the Luftwaffe. A flying ace or fighter ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft during aerial combat. He is credited with shooting down 37 enemy aircraft claimed during 150 combat missions.
His brother, Oberstleutnant Hubertus von Bonin (Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipient) was killed in action on 15 December 1943. He lost two other brothers during the war.
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