"Josef ""Pips"" Priller (27 July 1915 – 20 May 1961) was a German World War II fighter ace. Priller was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. Josef Priller flew 1,307 combat missions to claim 101 victories. All his victories were recorded over the Western Front, and consisted of 11 USAAF heavy bombers, 68 Spitfires (the highest Luftwaffe ace's tally for this type), 11 Hurricanes, five medium bombers and five USAAF fighters."
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