Hans rudel6/7/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Just about half a year later, in November 1943, he received the Swords for his 1,600th combat mission and having destroyed over 100 tanks. In April 1943, at this time a Captain, Rudel received the Oak Leaves for flying his 1,000th combat missions. He eventually became the Group Commander of Fighting Squadron 2 “Immelmann”. This only changed in 1941 during the attack on Russia, when Rudel was given a chance to shine and successfully disabled the heavy cruiser Marat for several months through a direct hit, for which he received the Knight’s Cross. Because of this, he developed a reputation as a poor pilot and was only allowed to fly reconnaissance missions. However, he initially had trouble mastering the dive bombing techniques and was seen as unfit for combat. ![]() Rudel joined the Luftwaffe in 1936 as part of a bomber wing. Measuring 78x103mm, near mint condition, showing Luftwaffe Colonel Hans-Ulrich Rudel in a pilot’s jacket.įootnote: Hans-Ulrich Rudel (1916–1982) was a Luftwaffe Stuka pilot, the most decorated German serviceman of the Second War, and recipient of the first and only Golden Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds. A Wartime Photo of Golden Oak Leaves recipient Colonel Hans-Ulrich Rudel ![]()
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