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Old 10-07-2009, 11:42 PM
PantherAttack2 PantherAttack2 is offline
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Default RIP Gunther Rall
Lt.General Günther Rall passed away on October 4th after suffering a heart attack on October 2th.He was 91 years old.

Rest in peace.
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Old 10-07-2009, 11:48 PM
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For those who don't know:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%BCnther_Rall
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Old 10-08-2009, 12:59 AM
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Saw some great interviews with him on "Wings" type programs over the years. So reading his wikipedia page it seems like he got a good amount of his kills in late 42 and 43 by which time the Russians had decent aircraft, pilots and tactics.

Was knocked out of the war before D-Day, not long after moving to the western front. That was a lucky break for a lot of allied bomber crews and fighter pilots he probably would have taken out of the war.
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Old 10-08-2009, 01:12 AM
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RIP, Your accomplishments will not be forgotten!
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Old 10-08-2009, 01:22 AM
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Man, can't believe I spaced this. I totally forgot to post about this. There was actually a little blurb in the LA Times about his death. Wow, did I space big time!?
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Old 10-08-2009, 01:28 AM
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a true fighter ace and from what i gather a true leader and gentleman.

REST IN PEACE.
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Old 10-08-2009, 01:12 AM
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Seems his autobiography, popular in Germany got an official english language translation that he signed off on. Unfortunately it's $55.00. Shame.

http://www.296cart.com/cgi-bin/index...tch=yes&pid=28

http://www.historicaviation.com/prod...fo.po?ID=15171

Back when I played the PC version of IL-2 I bought the Black Cross Red Star books on the war on the Eastern front for $40, now they sell for more. But I can't justify $55.00 for any book I'd read for pleasure.
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Old 10-08-2009, 09:30 AM
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"He flew the P-51 and was amazed at the luxury and quality of the American planes."

Must have been set to arcade then...


R.I.P you have to respect anyone who did this, or ground or sea fighting, for real.
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Old 10-08-2009, 09:52 AM
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So it goes. May he rest in peace.
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Old 10-08-2009, 10:06 AM
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He was a Great man indeed. Unfortunatly, that Generation is slowly returning to heaven.
it doesnt matter if he was a Tanker, Rifleman, Engineer or even the guy who made Coffee at the office. He will be Missed.

'Ruhe im freden'
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