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Josef Haiböck ("Pepsch") was born on 28 February, 1917 in Linz, is a fighter. Discover Josef Haiböck's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 85 years old?
| Popular As |
"Pepsch" |
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| Age |
85 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
28 February 1917 |
| Birthday |
28 February |
| Birthplace |
Linz |
| Date of death |
(2002-07-03) |
| Died Place |
Linz |
| Nationality |
Austria |
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Josef Haiböck Height, Weight & Measurements
At 85 years old, Josef Haiböck height not available right now. We will update Josef Haiböck's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Josef Haiböck Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Josef Haiböck worth at the age of 85 years old? Josef Haiböck’s income source is mostly from being a successful fighter. He is from Austria. We have estimated
Josef Haiböck's net worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
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| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
fighter |
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Timeline
Following retirement from military service in 1977, Haiböck became the president of the Austrian Aero Club. In 1986, he opposed the removal of the Alexander Löhr commemorative plaque from the Vienna the garrison church Stiftskirche. Löhr was one of the main creators of the Austrian Air Force and a convicted war criminal. The commemorative plaque had been donated by the Austrian Aero Club in 1955.
In 1956, Haiböck volunteered for military service in the Austrian Air Force, initially holding the rank auf Hauptmann.
On 8 February 1944, Haiböck was transferred to take command of I. Gruppe of Jagdgeschwader 3 "Udet" (JG 3—3rd Fighter Wing) which was fighting in Defense of the Reich. He replaced Hauptmann Joachim von Wehren who was transferred too. Command of 1. Staffel of JG 52 was passed to Oberleutnant Karl-Heinz Plücker. On 25 February, Haiböck made a forced landing in his Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 (Werknummer 410377—factory number) following engine failure near Malsch, district of Karlsruhe. On the ground, he was then attacked by strafing American aircraft and seriously wounded.
On 1 December 1943, Major Günther Rall, the Gruppenkommandeur (group commander) of III. Gruppe of JG 52 was sent on home leave. During his absence, Haiböck temporarily was given command of the Gruppe until Rall's return on 30 January 1944.
On 30 December 1942, Haiböck was transferred to Jagdgeschwader 52 (JG 52—52nd Fighter Wing) fighting on the Eastern Front. There, he succeeded Oberleutnant Friedrich Bartels as Staffelkapitän (squadron leader) of 1. Staffel. The Staffel was subordinated to I. Gruppe of JG 52 commanded by Hauptmann Helmut Bennemann.
World War II in Europe began on Friday 1 September 1939 when German forces invaded Poland. On 1 December 1939, Leutnant Haiböck joined Jagdgeschwader 26 "Schlageter" (JG 26—26th Fighter Wing), which had been named after Albert Leo Schlageter on 1 May 1939. There, he was assigned to 9. Staffel (9th squadron). At the time, the Geschwader was commanded by Oberst Eduard Ritter von Schleich, 9. Staffel by Oberleutnant Gerhard Schöpfel, and III. Gruppe, to which the Staffel was subordinated, was led by Major Ernst Freiherr von Berg. The Gruppe was based at Werl and patrolled western German border during the "Phoney War" without having contact with the enemy. On 1 November, III. Gruppe was ordered to Essen-Mülheim Airfield.
Josef Haiböck (28 February 1917 – 3 July 2002) was a general in the Austrian Air Force. During World War II, he served as a fighter pilot in the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany and was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Haiböck joined the Austrian Austrian Armed Forces (Budensheer) in 1956 and retired in 1977 as a Generalmajor. During his career he was credited with 77 aerial victories in 604 missions.
