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Old 7th February 2009, 13:06
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Re: Most Representative Luftwaffe Pilot?

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Originally Posted by Ruy Horta View Post
I'll throw some oil on the fire.



What Stigler did was perhaps a grand gesture, it was also stupid. I wonder if he ever thought about the consequences of letting an experienced bomber crew have another go at bombing?! Being a gentleman in war doesn't always mean that you are doing the right thing.
I kinda agree but i cant help thinking that this would make it ok for an allied flyer to shoot the chutes.Indeed it should have been a priority. Not very heroic but it would make war time sence