Overview
Heinz Knoke was one of Nazi Germany’s outstanding pilots, and this dramatic record of his experiences, illustrated with personal photos, has become a classic among aviation memoirs. He joined the Luftwaffe at the outbreak of the war, rose to the rank of commanding officer, and received the Knight’s Cross. Knoke’s account crackles with vivid accounts of air battles; and captures his utter desolation at Germany’s defeat.
Synopsis
Heinz Knoke was one of Nazi Germany’s outstanding pilots, and this vivid record of his experiences, illustrated with personal photos, has become a classic among aviation memoirs. He joined the Luftwaffe at the outbreak of the war and, exceptionally brave and skillful, he rose to the rank of commanding officer and received the Knight’s Cross. Knoke’s account reveals his intense patriotism and discipline; wartime career, with vivid accounts of air battles; and utter desolation at Germany’s defeat.