Friedrich Obleser
Friedrich Obleser | |
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Obleser during his service in the Bundeswehr | |
| Born | 21 February 1923 Pottenstein, Austria |
| Died | 5 June 2004 (aged 81) Neunkirchen-Seelscheid, Germany |
| Allegiance | |
| Service | Luftwaffe German Air Force |
| Years of service | 1940–1945, 1956–1983 |
| Rank | |
| Unit | JG 52 |
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| Battles / wars | World War II |
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| Inspector of the Air Force | |
| In office 1978–1983 | |
| Preceded by | Gerhard Limberg |
| Succeeded by | Eberhard Eimler |
Friedrich-Erich Obleser (21 February 1923 – 5 June 2004) was a German general in the Bundeswehr. During World War II, he served as a fighter pilot in the Luftwaffe. A fighter ace, Obleser was credited with 120 aerial victories and was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, the highest award in the military and paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany during World War II. For his post-war service in the German Air Force, he received the Grand Cross with Star of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.