SALUTE!!! Very good man and researcher flown his last flight! If there is GOD, I bet he is his wingman on while both are enjoying Dora 9s.
I met Eric a long time ago, maybe some 15 years, when I started to rolling around aviation research, and he was always helpful and open minded. We changed some information. Mailed a lot. In his last email, some 2 weeks ago he send me some new data he found about JG 2 pilots regarding march 2, 1945 missions - my piece of cake. Not even asking whether I want it (appreciated it MUCH). He just posted it, with note, that he hopes I will enjoy it.
I enjoyed every communication with him.
ERIC! SALUTE and RIP!