Max Ibel

Max Ibel (1 January 1896 – 19 March 1981) is credited as one of the creators of the Luftwaffe. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Max Ibel
Born(1896-01-01)1 January 1896
Munich, Kingdom of Bavaria, German Empire
Died19 March 1981(1981-03-19) (aged 85)
Munich, West Germany
Buried
Allegiance German Empire
 Weimar Republic
 Nazi Germany
 West Germany
Service/branch Luftwaffe
 Luftwaffe
Years of service1915–45
1957–61
RankGeneralmajor (Wehrmacht)
Brigadegeneral (Bundeswehr)
Commands heldJG 3, JG 27
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Other workBundeswehr
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