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Old 9th Sep 2008, 18:22
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Der absolute Hammer
 
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Bader and the batman made to stay at Colditz is a known story. Bader died 1982.
Kenneth More did him a good snow job when he made the movie.(1956)
Disgraceful behaviour from an officer.

Perhaps at the last hour, the Prussian cavalry might once again save the British skin?
HyperWar: The Battle of Britain--A German Perspective

http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/ww2/batlbrit.pdf

At any rate, old bean, hope this is useful and tomorrow a victory.
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