Günther Rall
German general and Luftwaffe pilot
Born
March 10th, 1918
107 years ago
Died
October 4th, 2009
16 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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