List of German World War II Ground Attack aces

The following list contains the German Stuka

Junkers Ju 87

The Junkers Ju 87 or Stuka was a two-man German ground-attack aircraft...

and other combat aircraft aces of World War II

World War II

World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...

. The list is sorted by the number of combat missions flown.

Name	Rank	Combat Missions	Tank Victories	Aerial Victories	Position
Rudel, Hans-Ulrich Hans-Ulrich Rudel Hans-Ulrich Rudel was a Stuka dive-bomber pilot during World War II and a member of the Nazi party. The most highly decorated German serviceman of the war, Rudel was one of only 27 military men to be awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds, and the only...	Oberst	2530	512	9	Pilot
Hentschel, Erwin	Oberfeldwebel	1400+			Radio Operator
Nordmann, Theodor Theodor Nordmann Major Theodor Nordmann was a German World War II Luftwaffe Stuka ace.For a list of Luftwaffe ground attack aces see List of German World War II Ground Attack aces He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords...	Major	1300 (approx)	80		Pilot
Plenzat, Kurt Kurt Plenzat Kurt Plenzat was a German Hauptmann and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.-Early...	Leutnant	1234	80	4	Pilot
Wosnitza, Alois Alois Wosnitza Alois Wosnitza was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel and ground-attackpilot in the Luftwaffe during World War II.For a list of Luftwaffe ground attack aces see List of German World War II Ground Attack aces He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross...	Oberfeldwebel	1217	104	2	Pilot
Schubert, Gustav Gustav Schubert Gustav Schubert was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield...	Oberleutnant	1200+			Pilot
Stahl, Hendrik Hendrik Stahl Hendrik Stahl was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or...	Hauptmann	1200+	100+		Pilot
Dr. jur. Otte, Maximilian Maximilian Otte Dr. jur. Maximilian Otte was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield...	Major	1179			Pilot
Gläser, Alexander Alexander Gläser Alexander Gläser was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery...	Hauptmann	1123			Pilot
Dörnbrack, Werner Werner Dörnbrack Werner Dörnbrack was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or...	Major	1118			Pilot
Stähler, Wilhelm Wilhelm Stähler Wilhelm "Willi" Stähler was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme...	Oberleutnant	~1100			Pilot
Henze, Karl Karl Henze Karl Henze was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or...	Major	1098			Pilot
Jakob, Georg Georg Jakob Georg Jakob was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery...	Oberstleutnant	1091			Pilot
Kieslich, Franz Franz Kieslich Franz Kieslich was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or...	Major	1078			Pilot
Bauer, Herbert Herbert Bauer (pilot) Herbert Bauer was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or...	Major	1071			Pilot
Boerst, Alwin Alwin Boerst Major Alwin Boerst was a German World War II Luftwaffe Stuka ace.For a list of Luftwaffe ground attack aces see List of German World War II Ground Attack aces He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords...	Major	1060			Pilot
Filius, Ernst	Oberfeldwebel	1060			Radio Operator
Hübsch, Anton Anton Hübsch Anton "Toni" Hübsch was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel in the Luftwaffe during World War II and a recipient of the 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...	Oberfeldwebel	1060	120+	8	Pilot
Noller, Wilhelm Wilhelm Noller Wilhelm Noller was a highly decorated Leutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the 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...	Leutnant	1058	86	2	Pilot
Pölz, Hubert Hubert Pölz Hauptmann Hubert Pölz was a German World War II Luftwaffe Stuka ace and flew over 1,000 missions during the war.-Luftwaffe career:Hubert Pölz joined the Luftwaffe in 1938...	Hauptmann	1055	76	11	Pilot
Lang, Friedrich Friedrich Lang Major Friedrich Lang was a German World War II Luftwaffe Stuka ace.For a list of Luftwaffe ground attack aces see List of German World War II Ground Attack aces He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords...	Major	1008			Pilot
Dörffel, Georg Georg Dörffel Georg Dörffel was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves . The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield...	Oberstleutnant	1004		30	Pilot
Jungclausen, Heinz Heinz Jungclausen Heinz Jungclausen was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Luftwaffe during World War II and a recipient of the 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...	Hauptmann	1000+			Pilot
Jauernik, Georg	Leutnant	~1000			Pilot
Kaubisch, Horst Horst Kaubisch Horst Kaubisch was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or...	Major	~1000			Pilot
Stüdemann, Gerhard Gerhard Stüdemann Gerhard "Stutz" Stüdemann was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield...	Hauptmann	996	117		Pilot
Weihrauch, Werner	Oberleutnant	992			Pilot
Jaeckel, Egbert Egbert Jaeckel Egbert Jaeckel was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Luftwaffe during World War II and a recipient of the 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...	Hauptmann	983			Pilot
Bruck, Helmut Helmut Bruck Helmut Bruck was a highly decorated Oberst in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or...	Oberst	973			Pilot
Meyering, Heinrich Heinrich Meyering Heinrich Meyering was a highly decorated Leutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and a recipient of the 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...	Leutnant	972			Pilot
Bromen, Wilhelm Wilhelm Bromen Wilhelm Bromen was a highly decorated Oberleutnant der Reserve in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and a recipient of the 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...	Oberleutnant	965	76	7	Pilot
Krohn, Hans Hans Krohn (Luftwaffe) Hans Krohn was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the 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...	Oberfeldwebel	965			Radio Operator
Brand, Hans-Joachim Hans-Joachim Brand Hans-Joachim Brand was a highly decorated Hauptmann and ground attack pilot in the Luftwaffe during World War II.For a list of Luftwaffe ground attack aces see List of German World War II Ground Attack aces He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross...	Hauptmann	964			Pilot
Jenster, Jakob	Leutnant	960	100+		Pilot
Kennel, Karl Karl Kennel Karl Kennel was a German World War II Luftwaffe ground attack pilot and flying ace. He flew 957 combat missions and is credited with 34 victories, including 3 on the Western front.For a list of Luftwaffe ground attack aces see List of German World War II Ground Attack aces-Awards:* Iron Cross 2nd...	Major	957		34	Pilot
Bleckl, Karl	Hauptann	~950			Pilot
Linke, Walter	Oberfeldwebel	~950			Radio Operator
Zipfel, Willibald	Oberfeldwebel	~950			Radio Operator
Burr, Leonhard Leonhard Burr Leonhard Burr was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the 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...	Oberfeldwebel	~940			Radio Operator
Diekwisch, Erwin-Peter	Hauptmann	934	64	12	Pilot
Schalanda, Johann Johann Schalanda Johann Schalanda was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery...	Hauptmann	933			Pilot
Maahs, Friedhelm	Oberfeldwebel	918			Radio Operator
Frank, Heinz Heinz Frank Heinz Frank was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or...	Major	900+			Pilot
Haker, Theodor Theodor Haker Theodor Haker was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the 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...	Oberleutnant	900+			Pilot
Kuffner, Andreas	Hauptmann	900+	60+		Pilot
Leicht, Helmut Helmut Leicht Helmut Leicht was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or...	Major	900			Pilot
Müller, Günther	Hauptmann	900			Pilot
Pöthig, Georg	Oberfeldwebel	900			Radio Operator
Reußner, Rudi	Oberfeldwebel	900 (1200)			Pilot
Andorfer, Anton Anton Andorfer Anton Andorfer was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the 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.After his training...	Hauptmann	900 (1000)	45+		Pilot
Finke, Heinrich	Unteroffizier	900 (approx)			Radio Operator
Honsberg, Werner	Oberfeldwebel	900 (approx)			Pilot
Stepp, Hans-Karl Hans-Karl Stepp Hans-Karl Stepp was a German World War II Luftwaffe Stuka ace.For a list of Luftwaffe ground attack aces see List of German World War II Ground Attack aces He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves...	Oberstleutnant	~900			Pilot
Lau, Kurt	Hauptmann	897	80 (approx)	2	Pilot
Mrkva, Rudolf	Hauptmann	866			Pilot
Weiß, Adolf	Oberfeldwebel	860			Pilot
Berndl, Alois	Oberfeldwebel	859			Bordschütze
Dr.med. Gadermann, Ernst Ernst Gadermann Oberstabsarzt Dr. med. Ernst GadermannIn German a Doctor of Medicine is abbreviated as Dr. med. . was a German World War II doctor in the Sanitätsdienst...	Oberfeldwebel	~850			Gunner
Luhr, Hanns	Oberfeldwebel	~850			Pilot
Rothe, Gerhard	Fahnenjunker-Feldwebel	~850			Radio Operator
Hitz, Günther	Hauptmann	832			Pilot
Schwirblat, Hans	Oberleutnant	831			Pilot
Joswig, Wilhelm Wilhelm Joswig Wilhelm Joswig was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II and a recipient of the 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...	Oberleutnant	820	88	2	Pilot
Klaus, Johann	Oberleutnant	812			Pilot
Dawedeit, Herbert	Leutnant	806	34+		Pilot
Arzt, Albert	Feldwebel	804			Radio Operator
Druschel, Alfred Alfred Druschel Oberst Alfred Druschel was a German Luftwaffe combat pilot and Flying ace during World War II. He was the first combat pilot to be honored with the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords...	Oberst	800+			Pilot
Gaßmann, Peter	Major	800+			Pilot
Grewe, Josef	Oberfeldwebel	800+			Pilot
Hettinger, Franz	Oberfeldwebel	800+			Radio Operator
Kanhor, Hans	Oberfeldwebel	800+			Radio Operator
Ludigkeit, Günther	Hauptmann	800+			Pilot
Schrepfer, Karl Karl Schrepfer Karl Schrepfer was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or...	Major	800+			Pilot
Griebel, Osmar	Fahnenjunker-Feldwebel	800			Pilot
Bellof, Ludwig	Oberfeldwebel	~800			Pilot
Fickel, Helmut Helmut Fickel Helmut Fickel was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II and a recipient of the 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...	Oberleutnant	~800			Pilot
Goetze, Manfred	Hauptmann	~800			Pilot
Gschwendtner, Karl-Georg	Leutnant	~800			Pilot
Möbus, Martin Martin Möbus Martin Möbus was a highly decorated Major in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or...	Major	~800	60+		Pilot
Nossek, Rainer Rainer Nossek Rainer Nossek was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II and a recipient of the 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...	Oberleutnant	~800	73+		Pilot
Piske, Herbert	Oberleutnant	783			Pilot
Dose, Paul	Hauptmann	781			Pilot
Kumminga, Hans	Leutnant	779			Pilot
Wahl, Karl	Feldwebel	772			Radio Operator
Reusch, Ernst-Christian	Major	765			Pilot
Ensle, Wolfgang	Oberfeldwebel	760			Pilot
Pipan, Artur	Hauptmann	758			Pilot
Hager, Karl	Feldwebel	750			Pilot
Heiduschka, Alfred	Oberfeldwebel	750			Pilot
Ludwig, Hans	Oberfeldwebel	750			Pilot
Rabben, Herbert	Oberfeldwebel	743			Pilot
Weißmann, Eginhard Eginhard Weißmann Eginhard Weißmann was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II and a recipient of the 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...	Oberleutnant	~740			Pilot
Stoll-Berberich, Egon	Hauptmann	734			Pilot
Hermann, Horst	Feldwebel	729			Pilot
Stein, Werner	Oberfeldwebel	727			Radio Operator
Fechner, Konrad	Oberfeldwebel	726			Pilot
Menapace, Josef Josef Menapace Josef Menapace was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the 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...	Hauptmann	723			Pilot
Huber, Josef	Oberfeldwebel	721			Pilot
Meyn, Wilhelm Wilhelm Meyn Wilhelm Meyn was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II and a recipient of the 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...	Oberleutnant	721			Pilot
Fischer, Siegfried Siegfried Fischer Siegfried Fischer was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the 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...	Oberfeldwebel	713	80	15	Pilot

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