I Flew for the Fuhrer: The Memoirs of a Luftwaffe Fighter Pilot by Heinz Knoke (

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The story of a German World War II fighter ace.

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Heinz Knocke was one of the outstanding German fighter pilots of World War II and this vivid first-hand record of his experiences has become a classic among aviation memoirs, a best-selling counter-balance to the numerous accounts written by Allied pilots. Knoke joined the Luftwaffe on the outbreak of war, and eventually became commanding officer of a fighter wing. An outstandingly brave and skilful fighter, he logged over two thousand flights, and shot down fifty-two enemy aircraft. He had flown over four hundred operational missions before being crippled by wounds in an astonishing 'last stand' towards the end of the war. He was awarded the Knight's Cross for his achievements. In a text that reveals his intense patriotism and discipline, he describes being brought up in the strict Prussian tradition, the rise of the Nazi regime, and his own wartime career set against a fascinating study of everyday life in the Luftwaffe, and of the high morale of the force until its disintegration. His memoirs are set in a new perspective, and are both a valuable contribution to aviation literature and a moving human story. AUTHOR: Heinz Knoke was a World War II Luftwaffe flying ace. He is credited with 33 confirmed aerial victories, all claimed over the Western theatre of operations, and claimed a further 19 unconfirmed kills in more than 2,000 flights. His total included 19 heavy bombers of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF). He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 27 April 1945. He died on 18 May 1993. 32 b/w illustrations

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Heinz Knoke was a World War II Luftwaffe flying ace. He is credited with 33 confirmed aerial victories, all claimed over the Western theatre of operations, and claimed a further 19 unconfirmed kills in more than 2,000 flights. His total included 19 heavy bombers of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF). He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 27 April 1945\. He died on 18 May 1993.

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The story of a German fighter ace during the Second World War.

Details ISBN1784386022 Pages 208 Year 2020 ISBN-10 1784386022 ISBN-13 9781784386023 Format Paperback Publication Date 2020-11-30 Author Richard Overy Publisher Greenhill Books Short Title I Flew for the Führer Language English Subtitle The Memoirs of a Luftwaffe Fighter Pilot DEWEY 940.544943092 UK Release Date 2020-11-30 Imprint Greenhill Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2020-11-30 NZ Release Date 2020-11-30 Illustrations 32 black and white illustrations Audience General We've got this

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