Rudolf Trenkel
Military Person
1918 – 2001
Who was Rudolf Trenkel?
Rudolf Trenkel was a German World War II Luftwaffe 138 victories Flying ace and recipient of the coveted Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Rudolf Trenkel served in Jagdgeschwader 52 during the Battle of Britain. From February to June 1942 he was assigned to Jagdgeschwader 77 only to be transferred back to JG 52, taking command of the 2nd Staffel. In 1944 he was forced to bail out five times within ten days. After the capitulation he was taken prisoner of war by US forces only to be turned over to the Red Army.
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