German world war ii military aviator (1915–1982).
Born November 22nd, 1915 in Giessen.
Died July 22nd, 1982 at 66 years old in Greenwich.
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