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 shooting ...

Despite his cavalier attitude and lack of discipline, Hartmann’s training officers realized that he was an immensely talented pilot, and tolerated his behaviour. He flew more than 1,400 missions ...

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 ...

Meet Erich Hartmann, the deadliest fighter ace in history. With 352 confirmed aerial victories, he was feared in the skies during WWII. But what made him so unstoppable? Discover the story of the ...

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!).