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Spitfire on my tail by Ulrich Steinhilper

Started by David Mills · 4 ≡ · ↻ 5 years ago · books, Luftwaffe, Spitfire, Ulrich Steinhilper

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David Mills said 5 years ago:

Steinheilper joined the Luftwaffe in 1936 and flew Me 109's during the battle of France and through the Battle of Britain.
A fascinating look at the Battle of Britain from the german point of view.
Steinhilper was a staffel mate of Adolph Galland and gives an unflattering portrait of Galland.
A excellent book one of my favorites!
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david leigh-smith said 5 years ago:

@davem

I really need to get this book.
Louis Gardner said 5 years ago:

That makes two of us ... it definitely looks like a great book !
David Mills said 5 years ago:

Thanks David@dirtylittlefokker and Louis@lgardner.

We were bought up in the tradition that Fighter Command fought under tremendous and continuous strain - and I am sure that is true, but after reading this life was at least as bad for the average staffel pilot.

Great insight into Luftwaffe training and life in prewar Germany also.

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