Robert Olejnik (pilot)
Introduction '''Robert Olejnik''' (9 March 1911 – 29 October 1988) was a ''Luftwaffe'' flying ace of World War II. He was credited with 41 aerial victories claimed in some 680 combat missions. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Awards * Iron Cross (1939)** 2nd Class (17 September 1940)** 1st Class (21 September 1940)* Ehrenpokal der Luftwaffe (18 July 1941)* Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe for fighter pilots in Gold (5 May 1941)* Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 27 July 1941 as Oberleutnant and ''Staffelkapitän'' of the 4./JG 1
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