Thread: The Victories of Luftwaffe Experten (Ost) - New Considerations
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Old 11th September 2021, 08:44
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Re: The Victories of Luftwaffe Experten (Ost) - New Considerations
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Originally Posted by Broncazonk View Post
Page 44. (First mention of it.) "Things went somewhat differently with my interrupted "ascension to heaven party." On the advice of Fw. Heino Sashenberg, known as "Wimmersal," I had left 200 Marks in the mess cash box with instructions that it was to be used to buy drinks should I fail to return, so that my soul could arrive in fighter pilot heaven in style. Yes, traditions were so strong there! [As every pilot had done the same.] As Heino repeatedly let me know that I wouldn't be around much longer I increased the fund to 250 Marks just to spite him. In fact Heino could have been proven right had I not been unbelievably lucky once again."

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Oh...well I do recall THAT entry.
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