Leutnant Rudolf Francke was a German World War I flying ace credited with 15 aerial victories.

After his posting to Jagdstaffel 8 (Fighter Squadron 8), he was awarded the Golden Military Merit Cross on 16 May.

A 15th claim, scored on 26 September 1918, was not made official although he is shown with 15 kills in Jagdstaffel 8's records.

Rudolf Francke was commissioned toward the end of his service, and survived the war.

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