She was the first , and only , female fighter pilot in the East German Air Force .
Iris Wittig ( 9 April 1928 -- 30 September 1978 ) was a German military pilot .
Iris Wittig was the first , and only , female fighter pilot in the East German Air Force .
Iris Wittig ( 9 April 1928 -- 30 September 1978 ) was a German military pilot .