Hans Joachim Marseille (13 Dec 1919 – 30 Sep 1942) was a Luftwaffe fighter pilot and flying ace during WW II. He is noted for his aerial battles during the North African Campaign. One of the most successful fighter pilots, he was nicknamed the &quot;Star of Africa&quot;. Marseille claimed all but seven of his &quot;official&quot; 158 victories against the British Commonwealth&#x27;s Desert Air Force over North Africa, flying the Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter for his entire combat career.