Johann Pichler (15 December 1912 – 16 February 1995) was a Luftwaffeace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. During his career Johann Pichler was credited with between 52 and 75 aerial victories.[citation needed]
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Martin, Pierre (January 1998). "Les as de la Luftwaffe: Johann Pichler" [Aces of the Luftwaffe: Johann Pichler]. Avions: Toute l'aéronautique et son histoire (in French) (58): 13–17. ISSN 1243-8650.
Patzwall, Klaus D.; Scherzer, Veit (2001). Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941 – 1945 Geschichte und Inhaber Band II [The German Cross 1941 – 1945 History and Recipients Volume 2] (in German). Norderstedt, Germany: Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall. ISBN978-3-931533-45-8.
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