Günther Rall

German general and Luftwaffe pilot

Günther Rall - German general and Luftwaffe pilot
Born

March 10th, 1918
107 years ago

Died

October 4th, 2009
15 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Germany

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A Luftwaffe fighter pilot during World War II, achieved high recognition for aerial combat skills. Rall served in various capacities within the Luftwaffe, ultimately reaching the rank of general. He flew in numerous battles, contributing significantly to air operations. After the war, he became involved in aviation and flight training, sharing expertise with future generations of pilots.

Recorded 275 aerial victories in combat

Earned the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves

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