Armed pilots?

[Richie]

I've read both Erich Hartmann's and Helmut Lipfert's book and I can't remember Hartmann carrying a gun but I think I remember Lipfert being lost and having to land on a field or road and asking some civilians where he was with his pistol drawn.

[jayrc]

Originally Posted by Richie

I've read both Erich Hartmann's and Helmut Lipfert's book and I can't remember Hartmann carrying a gun but I think I remember Lipfert being lost and having to land on a field or road and asking some civilians where he was with his pistol drawn.

I know Hartmann would not accept his medals from Hitler unless he could wear his pistol