Thread: Major Heinrich Ehrler KIA 04.04.45
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Old 5th May 2008, 10:44
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Re: Major Heinrich Ehrler KIA 04.04.45
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Originally Posted by Melvin Brownless View Post
Hi to all,

Does anyone have details regarding the loss of Heinrich Ehrler who was shot down by return fire from two Boeing B-17's on the 04.04.45?
http://www.aircrewremembrancesociety.com/
At least some sources claim he died ramming or at least in a ramming attempt. IIRC Walther Schuck also mentions the event in his autobiography: Abschuss!
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