Sprick
Sprick is a surname. Notable people with this surname include: * Gustav Sprick (1917–1941), German Luftwaffe fighter ace * Matthieu Sprick Matthieu Sprick (born 29 September 1981 in Sarreguemines, Moselle) is a French former professional cyclist who last rode for UCI ProTeam . Major results ;2003 :1st, Tour du Doubs ;2007 :1st, Stage 4 Combativity award, Tour de France ;2008 :1st, ... (born 1981), French professional cyclist {{Short pages monitor ...
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Gustav Sprick
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. Early life and career Sprick, who was born on 29 November 1917 in Biemsen, at the time in the Principality of Lippe. After completing his pilot-training, ''Fähnrich'' Sprick was posted to ''Jagdgeschwader'' 26 "Schlageter" (J ...
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