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Moving Barkhorn story . . .
Hello all,
In reading Horrido! by Trevor and Constable I came across an incredible story about Gerd Barkhorn shooting up a Russian fighter and instead of finishing it off, he flew alongside it and gestured for the pilot to bailout, which he did.
On the ground Eric Hartmann asked him why he did it and Barkhorn explained: "Bubi, you must remember that one day that Russian pilot was the baby son of a beautiful Russian girl. He has his right to life and love the same as we do.”
Has anyone ever heard any more details about this encounter? When it took place? Where? Hartmann's version of the story?
Thanks!
Bryan
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