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Battle of Britain prelude: the birth of the Luftwaffe As Germany’s top (living) fighter ace, Ernst Udet’s fame continued between the wars. Appearing in three movies (playing himself) with the director and actress Leni Riefenstahl. Above is the 1930 movie Stürme über dem Montblanc. (The aircraft is a Klemm L 25. “Scintilla” is the name of one of Udet’s sponsors)

Battle of Britain prelude: the birth of the Luftwaffe


As Germany’s top (living) fighter ace, Ernst Udet’s fame continued between the wars. Appearing in three movies (playing himself) with the director and actress Leni Riefenstahl.

Above is the 1930 movie Stürme über dem Montblanc.

(The aircraft is a Klemm L 25. “Scintilla” is the name of one of Udet’s sponsors)

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