Fritz Ulrich
Rendezvous with Destiny
- ISBN 13:
- 9781581127225
- author:
- Fritz Ulrich
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Universal Publishers,US
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 204
- Genre:
- History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The story of 867 American bombers heading towards German territory on February 24th, 1944, is one of tragedy and human connection. On that day, a B-17 named "Just Elmer's Tune" was forced to make an emergency landing in Denmark after being attacked by German fighter planes. The crew's fate was sealed as they were taken prisoner by the Germans. The author, Fritz Ulrich, has tracked down the pilot who shot down the plane and arranged for him to meet one of the survivors, Edwin Hays, 54 years later. This unique encounter provides a rare glimpse into the experiences of both the German pilot and the American crew. Through meticulous research and personal interviews, "Rendezvous with Destiny" brings to life the events of that fateful day and its lasting impact on those involved.