Autographs of Paul Zorner
Paul Anton Guido Zorner, born Paul Zloch (31 March 1920 – 27 January 2014) was a German night fighter pilot, who fought in the Luftwaffe during World War II. Zorner is credited with 59 night aerial victories claimed in 272 missions, including 110 night fighter missions. Zorner was the ninth most successful fighter pilot in the Luftwaffe and in the history of aerial warfare. More about Paul Zorner
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Born in 1920 to a large family, Zorner left school in 1938 to pursue a military career. He applied to join the Luftwaffe and was accepted as a Fahnenjunker (officer candidate) in October 1938. Zorner completed his training and was licensed to fly multi-engine aircraft. He was posted to 4. Staffel (squadron) Kampfgruppe zur besonderen Verwendung 104 (KGr. z.b.v. 104, Fighting Group for Special Use) to fly Junkers Ju 52 transports. Zorner participated in the Battle of Greece and Battle of Crete in April and May 1941. Zorner also operated in the Middle East flying supplies to Syria during the Anglo-Iraqi War. Zorner continued with the unit and from June to October 1941 flew in Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union.
On 20 October 1941, Zorner transferred to the German night fighter arm. He completed his training as a night fighter pilot in July 1942 and was posted to Nachtjagdgeschwader 2. On 3 October 1942, Zorner was posted to 10. Staffel (squadron) Nachtjagdgeschwader 3 (NJG 3, Night Fighter Wing 3). Zorner claimed his first victory on 17 January 1943 and on 3 March, achieved the five victories necessary to qualify as a night fighter ace (Experte). On 9 September 1943 he was appointed Staffelkapitän (squadron leader) of 8./NJG 3 after achieving 12 victories. Zorner achieved his 20th victory on 3 January 1944 and was awarded the German Cross in Gold on 20 March 1944 for 35 night victories. Read even more about Paul Zorner at Wikipedia
On 20 October 1941, Zorner transferred to the German night fighter arm. He completed his training as a night fighter pilot in July 1942 and was posted to Nachtjagdgeschwader 2. On 3 October 1942, Zorner was posted to 10. Staffel (squadron) Nachtjagdgeschwader 3 (NJG 3, Night Fighter Wing 3). Zorner claimed his first victory on 17 January 1943 and on 3 March, achieved the five victories necessary to qualify as a night fighter ace (Experte). On 9 September 1943 he was appointed Staffelkapitän (squadron leader) of 8./NJG 3 after achieving 12 victories. Zorner achieved his 20th victory on 3 January 1944 and was awarded the German Cross in Gold on 20 March 1944 for 35 night victories. Read even more about Paul Zorner at Wikipedia
Traded items with a signature of Paul Zorner
The most expensive item with a signature of Paul Zorner ( RARE - MULTI SIGNED BY FIVE PHOTOGRAPH INCLUDING PAUL ZORNER & HERMANN GREINER) was sold in May 2018 for £77.00 while the cheapest item (Paul Zorner (World War II - Fighter Pilot) Signed 1st Day Cover) found a new owner for £2.55 in February 2020. The month with the most items sold (3) was March 2018 with an average selling price of £14.99 for an autographed item of Paul Zorner. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in May 2018 with £70.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with £5.00 was May 2016. In average, an autographed item from Paul Zorner is worth £11.50.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Paul Zorner were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
| Item Title | Price | Store | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | WWII Luftwaffe night fighter ace Me110 signed Major Paul Zorner Knights Cross | £16.00 | |
| FF12 Formation No 1 Signed by Paul Zorner Knight’s Cross with Oakleaves Ace | £13.95 | |
| FF18aZ Zeppelin Signed by Major Paul Zorner Knight’s Cross with Oakleaves Ace 59 | £13.95 | |
| Luftwaffe Information Card Signed Pilot Paul Zorner | £16.00 | |
| Luftwaffe Knight's Cross Night Fighter Ace Signed Photo Paul Zorner | £8.00 | |
| Luftwaffe Night Fighter Ace Knights Cross Paul Zorner Signed Photo | £6.00 | |
| Luftwaffe Night Fighter Ace Knights Cross Paul Zorner Signed Photo No.2 | £6.00 | |
| Luftwaffe Night Fighter Ace Knights Cross Paul Zorner Signed Photo No.2 | £6.00 | |
| MAJOR PAUL ZORNER SIGNED RAF BELGIAN SQUADRON FLOWN LIMITED EDITION COVER | £12.40 | |
| MILITARY - PAUL ZORNER - GERMAN NIGHT FIGHTER personally signed fdc display vgc | £8.99 | |
| Operation Veritable Signed Major Paul Zorner Knight’s Cross with Oakleaves. | £13.95 | |
| SP(GL)19 Photo Signed by Luftwaffe Pilot Major Paul Zorner Knights Cross. | £11.50 | |
| WW11 Luftwaffe Pilot Profile Signed Paul Zorner KC, WW11 Ace 125 Victories | £20.00 | |
| Ww2 German knights cross & Oak Leaves signed Photo & Plane Picture Paul Zorner | £25.00 | |
| WW2 Luftwaffe Night Fighter Ace Paul Zorner Signed Cover | £9.95 | |