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Old 6 November 2009, 10:05 PM   #16 (permalink)
Nacho
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Originally Posted by Willi Von Klugerman View Post
Fritz Otto Bernert is also another favorite of mine.He was obviously a strong fellow as he flew with only his right arm.When he was in the army,his left arm was struck by a bayonet which severed a major nerve,making his arm useless.
He joined the air service (while hiding his disability) and was accepted.He then went to be an ace with 24 victories and awarded the Blue Max!

The fact that he flew with practically with one arm is amazing as we all know how difficult it is to fly those old birds!

I didnt know there was another pilot who fooled the doctors. I thought Mick was the only one. I wonder how many others did something like what these 2 guys did.
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