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#2880092 - 10/15/09 07:52 AM Gunther Rall, 1918 - 2009  

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As a fighter pilot, Rall was peerless - 40 air to air victories in October 1943! But his protestations of unknowing innocence about nazi atrocities doesnt ring true.

I salute a great warrior, but with mixed feelings. RIP.

Gunther Rall obituary, Daily Telegraph

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#2880225 - 10/15/09 02:31 PM Re: Gunther Rall, 1918 - 2009 [Re: ]  
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#2880251 - 10/15/09 03:12 PM Re: Gunther Rall, 1918 - 2009 [Re: PanzerMeyer]  
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I was not on internet for a week or more so had no idea. RIP!

#2881388 - 10/17/09 10:05 AM Re: Gunther Rall, 1918 - 2009 [Re: HarryM]  
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I didnt know. I have his signed memoirs. RIP


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