Sepp Dietrich Visiting Hitlerjugend Shooting Match

The notorious SS-Obergruppenführer und General der Waffen-SS Josef “Sepp” Dietrich is seen here at Innsbruck in October 1943 at a visit to a shooting match organized by the Hitlerjugend. Around his neck the famous Waffen-SS commander wears the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern (Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords).

Luftwaffe Ace Erich Hartmann in the Cockpit of Bf 109

Oberleutnant Erich Hartmann in his Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 "Gelbe 1". With this aircraft he made his 300th victory on 25 August 1944. Also seen is his trusted mechanic and best friend, Heinz 'Bimmel' Mertens

Luftwaffe Ace Erich Hartmann with his Trusted Mechanic

Oberleutnant Erich Hartmann, the world's most successful fighter pilot with a tally of 352 victories. He is seen here with his mechanic, Heinz 'Bimmel' Mertens, and his Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6