I Flew for the Führer
The Memoirs of a Luftwaffe Fighter Pilot
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I Flew for the Führer
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P.J. Ochlan
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Heinz Knoke was one of the outstanding German fighter pilots of the Second World War. This vivid firsthand record of his experiences has become a classic among aviation memoirs and is a fascinating counterbalance to the numerous accounts written by Allied pilots.
Knoke joined the Luftwaffe on the outbreak of war, and eventually became commanding officer of a fighter wing. An outstandingly brave and skillful fighter, he logged over 2,000 flights and shot down 52 enemy aircraft. He had flown over 400 operational missions before being wounded in an astonishing "last stand" toward the end of the war. He was awarded the Knight's Cross for his achievements. In a book that reveals his intense patriotism and discipline, he describes being brought up in the strict Prussian tradition, the rise of the Nazi regime, and his own wartime career set against a fascinating study of everyday life in the Luftwaffe. He also reveals the high morale of the force until its disintegration. His memoirs are both a valuable contribution to aviation literature and a moving human story.
©1952 Heinz Knoke; Afterword copyright 1991 by Heinz Knoke; Introduction copyright 2012 by Richard Overy (P)2021 TantorWhat listeners say about I Flew for the Führer
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- Darren Heinrich
- 13-11-2022
One of the best ever
While it took me a little while to warm to the narrators style, I came to appreciate it in a certain way - quite an innocent performance. This story had me on the edge of my seat several times - Knocke's story is incredible. How he survived is true miraculous. If you like fighter pilot stories, then this is a must have.
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- James Gilbert
- 22-03-2023
Great perspective
This book offers a great perspective of the life of a German fighter pilot in defence of Germany. Very descriptive and very enjoyable.
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- Vince in Perth
- 06-10-2024
Fascinating story from the German side
An interesting and easy listen. Story is told in diary format but it still works well and the German accented narrative is also a nice touch.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-05-2024
Different view of ww2
An interesting story from a different perspective Can understand more now about the German logic of ww2 and why it happened
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- Mark
- 26-10-2022
A truly great story from the other side
Well narrated, a remarkable and fascinating book. Never thought I'd cheer for the Luftwafe. Deeply moved by this account of the air war which until now I'd only ever seen one side.
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- Andrew Cook
- 08-06-2023
Good Listen
A Very interesting story, but narrator with a fake german accent occasionally grated. Screw Flanders.
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