Pilots on both sides were just doing what they were ordered to do.....Me thinks Schludecker is just looking for one last glorious moment in the spotlight.
I dunno. At 87 and in failing health, I think it’s more likely he has repentance on his mind, than that he’s “looking for one last glorious moment in the spotlight.”
I met an old soldier who lived just outside of Mutlangen who had a strong desire to make amends, even if in just a token, symbolic way, for the morally murky things he had done. I don’t think it’s that unheard-of -— on either side.
Maybe the man knows he is about to meet his Maker and truly is sorry and wants to apologize. How many Nazis went to the grave smugly sure they were on the right side?
Your comment noted. One of the kindliest Americans was Ronaldus Magnus, the chances are some Freepers will listen. I remember the D Day landings as a kid. Old WW1 veterans tried to tell all and sundry THEIR little story. Some joked without meaning any harm about the old boys. (Not so old at that). Not many listened. I did.
For it is the wont of old men to have someone listen. Maybe someone out there will realise this and listen to a veteran. I find in Michigan when I visit, persons like to listen to a veteran. I always do.
Yes, you are right. A bit of a screed. Once as a kid, I heard an old man say he had marched with Lord Roberts- From Kabul to Kandahar. My regret is that he got off a bus and vanished. History up front.
A belated welcome to the club.