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This is a list of fighter aces in World War II from Denmark.
| Name | Kills | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaj Birksted [1] [2] | 10 | DSO DFC | |
| Peter Horn [3] | 11 | ||
| Paul Sommer [4] | 5 |
| | This article needs additional citations for verification .(April 2022) |
This is a list of fighter aces in World War II from Denmark.
| Name | Kills | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaj Birksted [1] [2] | 10 | DSO DFC | |
| Peter Horn [3] | 11 | ||
| Paul Sommer [4] | 5 |
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