Scheufele, based in Norway, originally at first flew cover for the Navy, but later joined II/JG 5 and served in the East. Ernst then flew for IV/JG4 flying home defense duties under Kommodore Michalski. On 3 December 1944, Ernst was shot down by ground fire from an American supply unit near Aachen. Flying both BF109's and FW190's Ernst achieved 18 victories including 3 bombers and two P-51 Mustangs.
Ernst Scheufele passed away Febuary 18, 2010.