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Walter Krupinski (11 November 1920 – 7 October 2000) was a German Luftwaffe fighter ace in World War II and a senior West German Air Force officer during the Cold War. He was one of the highest-scoring pilots in the war, credited with 197 victories in 1,100 sorties .
Jun 12, 2009 · Luftwaffe ace Walter Krupinski trained, led and served alongside some of the greatest fighter pilots in history. And with 197 victories, he was no slouch himself.
Walter Gustav Krupinski war Offizier und Jagdflieger der deutschen Luftwaffe des Zweiten Weltkrieges. Nach einer Zwischenzeit bei der „Organisation Gehlen“, dem Vorgänger des heutigen Bundesnachrichtendienstes, trat er 1955 in die neugegründete Luftwaffe der Bundeswehr ein, aus der er als Generalleutnant ausschied. Von 1974 bis 1976 war ...
Walter Krupinski, known as “Graf Punski” or “Count Punski” in the Jagdwaffe (fighter-pursuit force), was a swashbuckling fly-boy with a phenomenal record of 197 aerial victories. Krupinski not only never lost a wingman, but also had the ability to help beginners develop to their fullest potential.
Walter Krupinski (11 November 1920 – 7 October 2000) was a German Luftwaffe fighter ace in World War II and a senior West German Air Force officer during the Cold War. He was one of the highest-scoring pilots in the war, credited with 197 victories in 1,100 sorties.
Apr 7, 2008 · From Jane's WWII Fighters Walter Krupinski, known to his comrades as "Graf" ("Count"), first saw combat against the RAF on the Western Front. Transferring to the east, his victories soon...
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Walter Krupinski - Biography. The words of Walter Krupinski. When war broke out on 1 September 1939 I was still in labour service, but was discharged a few days later. I soon received my military and flying basic training at the Air Warfare School at Berlin-Gatow.
