Bidspirit auction | Major Richard Leppla (1914 1988)

Major Richard Leppla (1914 1988) signed 5x3 black and white photo. Richard Leppla (9 June 1914 - 4 August 1988) was a German fighter ace in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Leppla claimed 68 aerial victories claimed in over 500 combat missions. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. WW2 Luftwaffe fighter pilot. Set in corner mounts on blue card with typed biography information. Est. £