So I found this interesting fact about WWI pilots.
There was an odd camaraderie and chivalry among aviators from both sides. Ace Billy Bishop mentions his officers' mess wining and dining a downed German pilot before reluctantly handing him over to the army. When a pilot from either side went down behind enemy lines, the "enemy" would drop a note to inform his comrades whether he had been killed in a crash or taken prisoner. When a renowned pilot died, his erstwhile adversaries would drop a wreath and note of condolence over his airfield.
I think that it's cool that even though the were enemies, they still respected on another. What do you think??
I think that it's very respectful of them to do such a thing. It goes to show that the war isn't over any personal issues between soldiers, but between countries. All the soldiers know is that they have to kill or be killed, for their country, not for personal reasons. I remember seeing a video in topics sophmore year that was based around this issue. Would be great if we could watch it again in WW.
ReplyDeleteYou should watch THE RED BARON. The movie came out last year, and it is pretty good (horrible acting, but great story).
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