PBS Secrets of the Dead

[Nihonjin]

Hi!
A while ago on another discussion group it was pointed out to me that there were rumors of armless pilots found dead after using the ejection seat of the Do 335. Supposedly the release for the canopy was attached to the canopy. I remembered that I had read about that in one of Brown's books.
His actual report in 'Wings of the Luftwaffe" (1977) has no mention of armless pilots. Puzzled I finally found the story in 'Wings on My Sleeve'.
It was told to him by captured Luftwaffe personnel.

I have been since told the location of the canopy release on the Do 335 is not in a dangerous location. I suppose a trip to the Smithsonian would clear up any questions since they have the only Do 335 left.

So this is not the first time I have come across conflicting information from Brown.

-Gene