Years of service 1943–45 | Commands held 1./JG 52 Name Walter Wolfrum | |
Born 23 May 1923Schmolz, Kups ( 1923-05-23 ) Battles/wars World War IIOperation Barbarossa Battles and wars Operation Barbarossa, World War II |
Walter Wolfrum (23 May 1923 – 26 August 2010) was a pilot in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He is credited with 137 aerial victories—that is, 137 aerial combat encounters resulting in the destruction of the enemy aircraft. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.

On 1 June 1944, Wolfrum was credited with his 100th aerial victory. He was the 74th Luftwaffe pilot to achieve the century mark. After the war he became a successful aerobatics pilot, winning the German Championship in 1962 and taking second place in 1961, 1963, 1964 and 1966.

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