Helmut Mahlke

Helmut Adalbert Mahlke (27 August 1913 – 26 December 1998) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and 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.

Awards and decorations Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (16 April 1940) 1st Class (21 June 1940) Wound Badge (1939) in Silver Eastern Front Medal (15 June 1942) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 July 1941 as Hauptmann and Gruppenkommandeur of the III./Sturzkampfgeschwader 1 German Cross in Gold on 31 March 1944 as Major im Generalstab (in the General Staff) in Luftflotte 6

Works Mahlke, Helmut (1993), Stuka Angriff: Sturzflug, Mittler Verlag.