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