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Josef Priller

German World War II fighter pilot (1915–1961)

  • Fame53.0
  • Momentum8.0
  • Wikipedia6.8K
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Lived 1915–1961, aged 46Germany
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    12 languages
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  • Era
    1915–1961
    Aged 46
  • Awards
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Updated 2026-06-22

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.

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Completeness75.0
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