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(Writer, Aviator, Officer) Günther Rall was a distinguished German military aviator and General who had a remarkable career lasting almost forty years. He is renowned as the third highest-scoring fighter pilot in history, having destroyed 275 enemy aircraft in 621 combat missions during World War II. Rall held various positions during the war and earned multiple awards, including the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. After the war, he continued his service in the West German Air Force, occupying important roles and receiving the Order of Merit for his contributions.