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Hitler’s Most Decorated Pilot
RUDEL, Hans-Ulrich (1916-1982). Stuka Pilot, flew 350 missions and destroyed over 500 Russian tanks and credited with 11 aerial victories. Hitler’s most decorated pilot. Hitler had a special Knight’s Cross made for him. T.L.S. on his name imprinted stationery. 12/24/1980 to a Mr. Allen in Maine. In German but translated: “I am sometimes in the United States, but I speak and write very bad English. Particular you have to write with a typewriter so I can read even less. For Christmas and the upcoming new year I wish you and your wife the very best. Yours, Hans-Ulrich Rudel.” Together with the original envelope.................$350.00
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