Gustav Rödel
| Gustav Rödel | |
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Gustav Rödel
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| Born |
24 October 1915 Merseburg |
| Died | 6 February 1995 (aged 79) Bonn-Bad Godesberg |
| Buried at | Cemetery Rüngsdorf Section II–Grave 708 |
| Allegiance |
 Nazi Germany West Germany
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| Service/branch |
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| Years of service | 1936–45, 1957–71 |
| Rank |
Oberst (Wehrmacht) Brigadegeneral (Bundeswehr) |
| Commands held | JG 27 |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Gustav Rödel (24 October 1915 – 6 February 1995) was a German fighter pilot and fighter ace that served during World War II in the Luftwaffe.
Gustav Rödel was born on 24 October 1915 in Sachsen. In 1933 the National Socialists came to power in Germany. Rödel had to choose a military career and he applied to join the Luftwaffe in late 1935 and was accepted the following year. After basic training he was selected to train as a fighter pilot. In 1938 Rödel completed his training and was assigned to Jagdgruppe 88, under the command of the Condor Legion. J/88 participated in the Spanish Civil War. There is no record of Rödel claiming any success in combat in Spain. In July 1939, Rödel was sent to Jagdgeschwader 21 (JG 21).
On 1 September 1939, the German Reich attacked Poland beginning World War II in Europe. Operating with 2 Staffel (2 Squadron) he claimed his first aerial victory on this day. In November 1939 he was transferred to Jagdgeschwader 27 and saw action in the Battle of Belgium and Battle of France in May and June 1940. Rödel claimed three aircraft shot down. In July 1940 Rödel was moved to 4./JG 27 and eventually appointed Staffelkapitän (Squadron Leader) of the staffel effective from 1 September 1940. Rödel was credited with 10 Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft in the Battle of Britain.
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