Max Ibel
| Max Ibel | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 January 1896 Munich, Kingdom of Bavaria, German Empire | 
| Died | 19 March 1981 (aged 85) Munich, West Germany | 
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany West Germany | 
| Branch | Luftwaffe German Air Force | 
| Years of service | 1915–1945 1957–1961 | 
| Rank | Generalmajor (Wehrmacht) Brigadegeneral (Bundeswehr) | 
| Commands | JG 3, JG 27 | 
| Battles / wars | World War II | 
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross | 
| Other work | Bundeswehr | 
Max Josef Ibel (2 January 1896 – 19 March 1981) is credited as one of the creators of the Luftwaffe. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.