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Josef Priller

German World War II fighter pilot (1915-1961) · Germany · Founders · Died at 45

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Josef "Pips" Priller was a German military aviator and wing commander in the Luftwaffe during World War II. As a fighter ace, he was credited with 101 enemy aircraft shot down in 307 combat missions.

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"Lady Liberty", a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, was shot down over the Netherlands by Priller on 19 August 1943."Lady Liberty", a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, was shot down over the Netherlands by Priller on 19 August 1943.Priller's grave (middle left) on the Westfriedhof in Augsburg.Priller's grave (middle left) on the Westfriedhof in Augsburg.

Awards

German Cross in Gold
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords

About this person

Josef "Pips" Priller was a German military aviator and wing commander in the Luftwaffe during World War II. As a fighter ace, he was credited with 101 enemy aircraft shot down in 307 combat missions. All of his victories were claimed over the Western Front, including 11 four-engine bombers and at least 68 Supermarine Spitfire fighters.

Country
Germany
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1915 to 1961 · aged 45

Founders from Germany 6

Bruno Koschmider49.4Ludwig Knoop49.4Max Grundig49.5Rainer Schaller49.3Franz Burda sr.49.5Rudolf Miele49.3

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