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How long did Erich Hartmann fly?
Between Oct. 14, 1942 and VE Day — a period of 937 days — Hartmann flew an astounding 1,404 combat missions. A full 825 of these flights put him in the company of enemy aircraft.
Where is Erich Hartmann buried?
Neuer Friedhof Weil im Schönbuch, Weil im Schönbuch, Germany
Erich Hartmann/Place of burial
Who is the most decorated fighter pilot?
Erich “Bubi” Hartmann
Erich “Bubi” Hartmann Erich Hartmann is the most successful fighter pilot of all times – with 352 kills.
What happened to Eric Hartman?
He was retired in 1970, due to his opposition to the procurement of the F-104 Starfighter. In his later years, after his military career had ended, he became a civilian flight instructor. Erich Hartmann died on 20 September 1993 aged 71….
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| Spouse(s) | Ursula Paetsch |
| Other work | Civilian flight instructor |
What happened to Hans Hartmann after WW2?
Hartmann was captured after the war by American forces. He was turned over to the Soviets where he spent 10 years as a prisoner of war. The Soviets put him on trial, but it was a show trial at best. The former enemies of Germany wanted to show the world that they captured the greatest aerial ace of all-time.
Who was Erich Hartmann and why is he famous?
Erich Hartmann took pride in his skills as a fighter pilot for the German Luftwaffe in World War II — as well he should have. He was so feared on the Eastern Front that Soviet planes would turn around and retreat rather than face him in his formidable Messerschmitt Bf 109.
Why did Erich Hartmann retire from the military?
He was retired in 1970, due to his opposition to the procurement of the F-104 Starfighter. In his later years, after his military career had ended, he became a civilian flight instructor. Erich Hartmann died on 20 September 1993 aged 71.
How many planes did Erich Hartmann shoot down?
Erich Hartmann. He was credited with shooting down 352 Allied aircraft—345 Soviet and 7 American —while serving with the Luftwaffe. During the course of his career, Hartmann was forced to crash-land his fighter 14 times due to damage received from parts of enemy aircraft he had just shot down or mechanical failure.