Erich Alfred Hartmann was a German fighter pilot during World War II and the most successful fighter ace in the history of aerial warfare. He flew 1,404 combat missions and was credited with ...

In one of WWII’s most iconic combat days, Erich Hartmann shot down 11 enemy aircraft, solidifying his place as the greatest fighter ace in history. This video takes you through the historic ...

Major Erich Hartmann would fly 1,404 operational sorties during WW2, engaging the enemy over 850 times and scoring 352 victories while crashing 16 times (but not as a result of being shot down!).

Erich Hartmann, the Most Successful Fighter Pilot of All Time A new book examines the life of the WWII German ace. Diane Tedeschi. October 2020. Get our newsletter! Get our newsletter!