Rudolf Wagner (pilot)

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Rudolf Wagner
Born(1921-10-29)29 October 1921
Essingen (Württemberg), Germany
Died11 December 1943(1943-12-11) (aged 22)
Missing in action over Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Branch Luftwaffe
Service years1941–1943
RankLeutnant (second lieutenant)
UnitJG 51
Commands12./JG 51
Conflicts
World War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Rudolf Wagner (29 October 1921 – 11 December 1943) was a former Luftwaffe fighter ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. Rudolf Wagner was credited with 81 aerial victories all over the Eastern Front (World War II). He was missing in action over Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine, in 1943 during WWII.

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