Max Ibel

Max Ibel
Born(1896-01-02)2 January 1896
Died19 March 1981(1981-03-19) (aged 85)
Munich, West Germany
Buried
Allegiance German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
West Germany
BranchLuftwaffe
German Air Force
Service years1915–1945
1957–1961
RankGeneralmajor (Wehrmacht)
Brigadegeneral (Bundeswehr)
CommandsJG 3, JG 27
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Other workBundeswehr

Max Josef Ibel (2 January 1896 – 19 March 1981) is credited as one of the creators of the Luftwaffe. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.