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 ...

Hartmann’s reputation had grown so immense that when many Soviet pilots saw the notorious Mes-serschmitt Bf 109 approaching they would turn tail and head home. This flying menace had to be ...