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Re: Saluting the Count: Krupinski Biography
As for the point made by John Manrho, it would be interesting (and fair) to elaborate on the matter.
iirc this comment has to do with Krupinski's actions during Bodenplatte. Kurt's book does cover this episode on page 155. According to the sources used in the book the engine cowling of Krupinski's Bf 109 was hit by light Flak near the frontline. His aircraft was difficult to control, but he decided to fly on to the target without actually strafing.
He also describes the way the gruppe fell apart during take off (indicative of the low standard of profiency within the unit) and that Stab and Gruppe flew separated by a about a kilometer.
Kurt uses Priller and Krupinski's wingman Karl-Georg Genth as the source for this episode.
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Ruy Horta
12 O'Clock High!
And now I see with eye serene
The very pulse of the machine;
A being breathing thoughtful breath,
A traveller between life and death;
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