GERMAN FIGHTER SPARED THE B-17 BOMBER. The Franz Stigler / Charlie Brown Incident.

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The German Ace pulled up alongside the crippled B-17, saluted, waved, and flew away.

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The Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler incident occurred on 20 December 1943, when, after a successful bomb run on Bremen, 2nd Lt. Charles "Charlie" Brown's B-17F Flying Fortress Ye Olde Pub of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) was severely damaged by German fighters. Luftwaffe pilot Franz Stigler had the opportunity to shoot down the crippled bomber but did not do so, and instead escorted it over and past German-occupied territory so as to protect it.

The two pilots met each other 50 years later and developed a friendship that lasted their lifetimes.

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[TommyTheCat]

More people need to hear stories like this. So many are xenophobic towards Germans to this day thinking they are bloodthirsty monsters with no compassion. I’ve been to Germany and it’s a beautiful place to visit!

[susanna]

An amazing story Ron! The heroism of Charlie and humanity of Franz, leading them to become lifelong friends 💙 and combined they both saved the lives of the rest of the crew. Such an inspiring story, for Memorial Day!🇺🇸 thank you Ron!!!

[axesspeaklouderthanwords]

I met Mr. Stigler back in the 90s in a Hobby shop outside Vancouver, Canada. I was looking at a model plane believe it was a Me.163 and this gentleman behind me got started in conversation describing how they would wait till the bombers were nearly overhead then takeoff straight up nearly vertical. Said he was in the Luftwaffe as a pilot but never flew that plane but BF-109G's mainly. I told him me father was on Spitfires in the Mediterranean Campaign ah the Spifire was a wonderful machine especially in front never behind he laughed 😂. Never knew who he has till years later when I saw a video of him and Charles Brown did it dawn on me who I had actually talked to for almost 15 minutes...never forgot that all these years later.

[KimberlyLew]

I don’t say “happy” Memorial Day but appreciate this story today 🇺🇸 Thank you.

We need to remember our veterans are human first. And they have family they left behind. Rest in Peace to all our heroes.

[sandysue]

Wow! This was an incredible story. I have to say "Thank You, Sir" to Franz for being the kind of man who saw beyond the scope of war and reacted to the plight of other men who were just trying to make it home, too. Awesome!!

[scraps]

Sad we killed those who would be friends cause of bad decisions of our leaders. thanks for the story Ron...

[Eaglefly-erdo]

What a intriguing story Ron. RIP to both Charlie and Franz. I'm sure that they are both flying together in Haven 🪽🪽. Happy Memorial day to all who gave up the ultimate sacrifice 🇺🇲. Thanks for sharing their story to us Ron 👍

[Softballmomma]

Very moving story! They’re indeed the greatest generation to ever live. We should always remember them and their sacrifices for this country. 🇺🇸♥️💙

[JenniferBlaha-ee]

Love this story.. My great great grandfather served ww1 an 2 an died at the age of hundred an six. I'm going to visit his grave site today. Happy Veterans day to all that served are country ❤

[ellennewth]

Thanks for this wonderful story of courage and compassion, Ron. Franz Stigler took a huge chance letting that B17 "escape, " putting his own life on the line. He was a fighter pilot - but first, he was a human being. Love how they became friends so many years later. May the Browns and the Stiglers R.I.P.

[valeriebraden]

Thank you for your service to all veterans.

[Helene-Kuhn]

What a heartwarming Story told on this special Day. Thank you Ron . <3

[a.g.]

Thank you for presenting this story, you`re doing a great job.I have read the book, it`s an unbelievable story, they were heroes.

[greasylimpet]

What a fantastic story, and you told it so well. I've heard of it before, but I'm glad you reminded me.
How many others could have had good lives if not for the war. Thanks for your videos. 🇦🇺

[carmelbrain]

I often think about the uncles that I didn't know, 2 of my uncles were ww2 pilots who didn't get back

[jimmccord]

Amazing story, Ron.Happy Memorial Day, so grateful for The Greatest Generation.Thanks for honoring our military heroes today.

[MrMilwaukee]

What a great story for Memorial Day! Thanks Ron. True war heroes

[annabelleb.]

❤ That was a wonderful true story to hear any day but especially today. And the two “enemies” became close friends. Awesome.

[tmouse]

I've met a few WWII vets over the years, great guys. There are lots of stories like this from that war, probably a lot more that were never told as well!! Thank you and God Bless all the vets!! Sad to see that some of our current leaders seem to be repeating history rather than learning from it!! Thanks Ron!

[ErinRenee]

Wow what an amazing story. It just goes to show most of the soldiers don’t want to kill. It makes me think about how during WWI the soldiers were able to celebrate Christmas together and play cards.