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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 .
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 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.
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.
In July 1969 Walter Krupinski became commander of the 3rd Luftwaffe division. In 1971 he became chief of staff of 2 ATAF. In October 1974 Krupinski was promoted commanding officer of the airfleet.
Feb 22, 1987 · There was Krupinski, 66, who flew more than 1,100 missions during the war and scored 187 kills, including 11 in one day. His officers called him the “The Count” for his inexhaustible love of the...
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...
He came to further appreciate this whites-of-the-eyes approach after he began flying as wingman for 1st Lt. Walter Krupinski, who carried the point-blank method to its extreme.
KnightsCross. Oak Leaves. Walter Krupinski first saw combat against the RAF on the Western Front. Transferring to the east, he became a Squadron Commander in the legendary JG52. In 1943 his victories reached 150 but, in March 1944 with 177 victories to his name, he was transferred to Germany to command JG11.
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