| Priller, Josef
- German Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords Iron Cros EK 1 & II |
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| Rank:
Oberstleutnant |
| Date
of Award: July 2, 1944 |
| Cross
Class: German Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords Iron Cros EK 1 & II |
| Branch
of Service: Luftwaffe |
| Description
of Action: |
| Mini
Biography: Josef "Pips" Priller (27 July 1915 – 20 May 1961) was a German World War II fighter ace. He has become famous because of the publicity regarding his Fw 190A-8's single strafing pass attack on the Normandy Beaches on June 6, 1944 (D-Day), accompanied by his wingman Heinz Wodarczyk. This act was first brought to the world's attention by the book, and then the film, The Longest Day. Contrary to popular belief, Priller and his wingman were not the only Luftwaffe forces to attack the beachhead on 6 June 1944. A Luftwaffe bomber unit Kampfgeschwader 54 made several attacks on the British beachheads on D-Day. |
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| Listing
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