1. Walter Adolph was a German Luftwaffe military aviator in the Spanish Civil War and a fighter ace during World War II.
11 Facts About Walter Adolph
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Walter Adolph is credited with 25 aerial victories, including one in Spain, achieved in 79 combat missions.
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Walter Adolph was born on 11 June 1913 at Fantanele, Bacau County, Romania.
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Walter Adolph claimed one victory, a Republican Polikarpov I-15 fighter, on 30 December 1937.
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Walter Adolph was awarded the Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords, for his service in the Spanish Civil War.
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On 1 January 1939, Walter Adolph was appointed Staffelkapitan of 2.
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Walter Adolph claimed his first aerial victory in World War II on 1 October 1939 over Osnabruck.
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That day, Walter Adolph claimed a Supermarine Spitfire destroyed south of Stanford.
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On 13 November 1940, Walter Adolph was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross in parts for increasing the combat performance of II.
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Walter Adolph claimed his 18th aerial victory that day, shooting down a Spitfire.
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In defense of this attack, Walter Adolph shot down a Spitfire from No 74 Squadron.