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David P. Williams

15th February 2021 11:53

Re: Luftwaffe pilots Alive ?

Peter Spoden is still alive and in good spirits.

I spoke with him on the telephone last week, and he will indeed be 100 this coming November. One of the very last Nachtjager still with us!

David

TigerTimon

15th February 2021 20:28

Re: Luftwaffe pilots Alive ?

Thank you for the info. I am happy he is still alive and in good spirits.
I find it remarkable he survived four cases of getting shot up and living up to such an age!

Johannes

4th March 2021 10:50

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Hi

Leisebein die 5th August 2020.

Kind Regards

Johannes

TigerTimon

8th November 2021 10:17

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Mister Spoden:

If you read this, happy birthday! I hope you are in good health.

Kind regards,
Timon Legemaat

Teresa Maria

9th November 2021 01:09

Re: Luftwaffe pilots Alive ?

Hugo Broch is apparently still alive: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Broch

FalkeEins

10th November 2021 19:28

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Quote:

Originally Posted by David P. Williams (Post 302322)

Peter Spoden is still alive and in good spirits.

I spoke with him on the telephone last week, and he will indeed be 100 this coming November. One of the very last Nachtjager still with us!

David

David

..did you wish him well on November 8th - his 100th ?

Teresa Maria

13th November 2021 00:07

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If Mr Spoden reads this: Happy Belated Birthday!

FalkeEins

2nd February 2022 21:00

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..sad to learn that he passed away on December 9

Teresa Maria

3rd February 2022 21:22

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This is really sad news. May he rest in peace.

TigerTimon

12th March 2022 09:35

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Very sad news...
I came across the following comment of Mr Spoden, from 2010. The last sentence is still very true, but he must have been one of the very last of warriors.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Spoden (Post 109909)

Dear friends,

Of course, there are “sentimental attachments” to the aircraft you fly, like driving your old car. The same in airlines. I still remember the good old DC3 D-CADE I flew as a young Cpt. 55 years ago.

However as a fighter pilot, when the ship is on fire or imminent danger, you jump out right away, not asking much.

In the prop time ice, snow and fog at the ground were still dangerous.
Concerning my radio operator Kurt Schmiedler, he died early because of the many wounds he had received. With the other fellows I am loosing contact. The old warriors fade away slowly, on both sides.

Peter

http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/showth...909#post109909

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