SMGL-2581 Rudolf Henne Signature Bomber ACE Knights Cross Winner

Luftwaffe bomber Knights crosses are scarce, and this guy died rather early in 1962, making him very collectible.

Luftwaffe bomber ace and recipient of the Knight’s Cross. S.P., 3.5 x 5.5 in. b/w, a chest, up pose in uniform by Hoffmann, signed at bottom with fair to good contrast.

LUFTWAFFE ACE MAJOR RUDOLF HENNE SIGNED PHOTO
Rudolf Henne (10 September 1913 – 5 October 1962) was a Luftwaffe Bomber Ace in the German Luftwaffe during World War II in Staffelkapitän of the 9./Kampfgeschwader 51. He was awarded the Knight cross of the iron cross on 12 April 1942. Rudolf had 200 missions flying with Condor Legion during Spanish civil war in Spain.