Major Heinz "Pritzl" Bär - What happened exactly? - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

Erich · #1 12th November 2009, 06:01

you're a funny guy Bronc

Dan O'Connell · #2 12th November 2009, 13:31

How about he was just tired of the war? Could you do it as long as he did, and survive?

Don Pearson · #3 12th November 2009, 13:50

Obermaier notes that he was shot down or crash landed at least 18 times. I recall photos of one of his aircraft in North Africa overturned and mauled (not certain if he was pilot at time). But as previously mentioned, the strain of combat, loss of friends, and the personal danger is sure to make anyone crack.

Don

kaki3152 · #4 12th November 2009, 14:40

He was "burnt-out" and was almost shot down by two Spitfires in Tunisia (Prein JG-77). After this, he said he would fly no more.