Dickfeld, Oberst Adolf, 1910-2009
Extent and Medium
[2] p.
Envelope 5/36 ; microfilm reel 058 ö Frames 6 - 8
Scope and Content
"Oberst Adolf Dickfeld (20 February 1910 – 17 May 2009) was a German World War II Luftwaffe 136 victories Flying ace. A flying ace or fighter ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft during aerial combat. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub). The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership." -- Wikipedia
Newspaper clipping and handwritten bibliographical reference.
Note(s)
Text in German and English.
People
- Dickfeld, Oberst Adolf, 1910-2009