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Friedrich Obleser

German flying ace

Died when: 81 years 105 days (975 months)
Star Sign: Pisces

 

Friedrich Obleser

Friedrich-Erich Obleser (21 February 1923 – 5 June 2004) was a German general in the Bundeswehr.During World War II, he served as a fighter pilot in the Luftwaffe.

A fighter ace, Obleser was credited with 120 aerial victories and was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, the highest award in the military and paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany during World War II.

For his post-war service in the German Air Force, he received the Grand Cross with Star of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.


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