When a Bf-109 spared a stricken B-17

Christmas 1943, a badly shot up B-17 struggled to stay in the air, it was the first mission for the 21-year-old pilot, half his crew lay wounded. Then the dark shadow of the feared Bf-109 pulled along side the bomber. Worse, at it’s controls was a German fighter ace looking for his next target. What happened next would later be called one of the most incredible acts of kindness between enemies. Please share or embed this story to help spread this amazing WW2 story. You can also read the full story in the book ’A Higher Call’ by Adam Makos & Larry Alexander. Twitter @yarn_hub Facebook Instagram