Walter Wolfrum
Walter Wolfrum | |
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Walter Wolfrum | |
| Born | 23 May 1923 Schmölz, Küps |
| Died | 26 August 2010 (aged 87) Schwabach, Germany |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1940–1945 |
| Rank | Oberleutnant (first lieutenant) |
| Unit | JG 52 |
| Commands | 1./JG 52 |
| Battles / wars | See battles |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | Gold leaf business Aerobatics pilot & coach |
Walter Wolfrum (23 May 1923 – 26 August 2010) was a German military aviator who served in the Luftwaffe during World War II. As a fighter ace, he flew 424 combat missions and claimed 137 aerial victories—that is, 137 aerial combat encounters resulting in the destruction of the enemy aircraft. This ties him for 43rd place among highest scoring fighter aces. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, the highest award in the military and paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany during World War II.