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Rudolf Rademacher

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German flying ace (1913-1953)

GermanyLived 1913 to 1953 · aged 39
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Rudolf "Rudi" Rademacher was a German military aviator who served in the Luftwaffe during World War II. As a fighter ace, he was credited with 97, potentially up to 126, aerial victories - that is, 97 aerial combat encounters resulting in the destruction of the enemy aircraft - claimed in over 500 combat missions.

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1944Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
1943German Cross in Gold
1942Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe
Pilot Badge (Nazi Germany)
Iron Cross 2nd Class
Iron Cross 1st Class
Eastern Medal

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Rudolf "Rudi" Rademacher was a German military aviator who served in the Luftwaffe during World War II. As a fighter ace, he was credited with 97, potentially up to 126, aerial victories - that is, 97 aerial combat encounters resulting in the destruction of the enemy aircraft - claimed in over 500 combat missions. The majority of his victories were claimed over the Eastern Front, with sixteen claims over the Western Front, all of which were achieved while flying the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter.

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Germany
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deceased
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Lived 1913 to 1953 · aged 39
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