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nightfighter M.Becker died
Martin Becker, IV NJG 6, passed away last night with 89 years. We called him Tino. He had 58 successes and claimed six 4-eng-bombers in the night 14/15 March 1945 and when out of ammunition he asked his radio-operator Johanssen to shoot three more with the rear-gun (KTB NJG 6).
Ehre seinem Andenken! |
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Re: nightfighter M.Becker died
Hi Peter, always hard to miss a friend.
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Sergio Luis dos Santos Rio de Janeiro - Brasil |
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Re: nightfighter M.Becker died
Sorry to hear that. Did he write much of his experiences? I'm sure he had a few and would have been very interesting.
Sad news. |
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Re: nightfighter M.Becker died
I think David P. Williams is writing a book about this outstanding man. Maybe David can give us some hints here.
Peter |
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Re: nightfighter M.Becker died
I'm sorry to hear this news, Peter.
May 'Tino' Becker rest in peace. |
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Re: nightfighter M.Becker died
Martin Becker was an outstanding man, who i was fortunate enough to meet on numerous occassions whilst interviewing him for a biography i am writing about his life and career. Even though he had suffered with very poor health over the last 10 years he was still strong in spirit and with the aid of his close friend, Peter Spoden, we were able to conduct some very interesting interviews. He was lovingly cared for by his wonderful wife, Melitta, who nursed him on a daily basis and it was as a result of her love and devotion to him that he lived almost to be 90 years of age.
I believe that everyone who was fortunate enough to meet him will agree that he was an outstanding personality and his loss will be keenly felt through the avaition world. May his achievements long be remembered and i am relieved that he is finally at peace. God bless you 'Tino' and 'Horrido'
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David P. Williams |
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Re: nightfighter M.Becker died
his is a very sad news.
The Warriors are us leaving Becker with certainty will be flying in another place. Eduardo Brettas www.avesdobrasil.com.br www.tucanosdasamericas.com.br Bird in Brazil |
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Re: nightfighter M.Becker died
Hello Peter,
Thanks for the information for my files. very pleasing to see you are still around. Cheers, Digger. |
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Re: nightfighter M.Becker died
Hello "Old Digger"
nice to hear from you! best regards to NZ and to my counterpart Jan Herbert ( 227 Squ Lancaster LM 259) from Heilbronn-battle 4.Dec 1944 Peter |
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