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Ernst Udet

German flying ace (1896–1941).

Born April 26th, 1896 in Frankfurt.

Died November 17th, 1941 at 45 years old in Berlin (gunshot wound).

Occupations
actor, aerobatics pilot, aircraft pilot, author, fighter pilot, flying ace, military officer, politician
Wikipedia

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson