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Rudolf Klimke

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Rudolf Klimke
Born8 November 1890
Merseburg, German Empire
Died18 March 1986 (1986-03-19) (aged 95)
Buried
Bueckeburg, Germany
AllegianceGermany
Service/branchAviation
RankLeutnant (World War I) - Colonel (World War II)
UnitFA 19, FA 50, Kasta 13, FFA 55, KG 3, Jasta 27
Battles/warsWorld War I and World War II
AwardsIron Cross

Leutnant Rudolf Klimke (8 November 1890 – 18 March 1986) was a World War flying ace credited with 17 confirmed and two unconfirmed aerial victories. He was wounded in action on 21 September 1918.[1]

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