Rudolf Pflanz Military person

Rudolf "Rudi" Pflanz (1 July 1914 – 31 July 1942) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. Pflanz claimed 52 aerial victories, all of them over the Western Front. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 01, 1914
Birth place	Germany , Neuried
Date of death	July 31, 1942
Place of death	Berck , France
Resting place	France , Bourdon Somme

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Military person

award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Defence of the Reich Battle of Britain World War II Battle of France
military branch	Luftwaffe
military unit	Jagdgeschwader 2