[philip turland]

Just an update.

Ernst and his Wife came along to Sywell last night and Ernst gave a very interesting talk of his like and experiences in the Luftwaffe to a very appreciative crowd of about 100.

Later he was asked to sign several books and prints people had brought along.

They were very kind and would not accept any expenses or any charity donation. They also gave us all of the photographs they had scanned. These included Ernst with the crew he was with on the night they were lost, portraits and a super shot of Ernst in front of his JU88.

Ernst's story is one which should be heard. It is hoped he will do another talk at some point down in london.

At Sywell Aviation Museum we have American displays, British Displays but at present only a very small Luftwaffe display. We strive for balance and would like to expand our Luftwaffe display within our soon to be started extension. Ernst's life story will be presented within the new exhibition area and i would urge people to come along and see it.

A large display centred around the crash of a dornier will be incorporated also.

I would just like to thank Ernst and His Wife Carolynne once again for coming to see us.

If the research carried out on this site had not revealed "Woodpecker" as the survivor of the crash of this JU88 then we would not have met Ernst and his story would have never been revealed.

To Ernst, a veteran & a true gentleman

philip