Helmut Rüffler, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient
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Place of Birth: Wałbrzych, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
About Helmut Rüffler
- Helmut Rüffler (18 January 1918 – 21 September 2001) was a German Luftwaffe ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II.
- The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
- Helmut Rüffler was credited with 88 victories in 690 missions, a further 10 victories were claimed but not confirmed.
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