Goodwill meeting, American Fighter Aces Association and Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association , 1961 May

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This three-part recording contains highlights from a goodwill meeting between the American Fighter Aces Association and the Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association, held in May 1961 in Germany. In part one, the narrator summarizes the event, introduces members of the American and German delegations, and describes notable moments during the visit. In parts two and three, the narrator presents excerpts from conversations between the American and German delegations and continues to describe notable moments, such as speeches made at a war memorial dedication and at the Richthofen Squadron reunion.

Dates

Creation: 1961 May

Creator

From the Collection: American Fighter Aces Association (Organization)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

All materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research. Due to preservation concerns, digital copies should be utilized instead of original materials. There is limited access to undigitized content.

Historical Note: AFAA goodwill meeting with Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots' Association

In May 1961, members of the American Fighter Aces Association visited West Germany as part of a goodwill meeting between them and the Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots’ Association. During their week-long visit, they toured German air bases and attended various events, including a war memorial dedication in Geisenheim, Germany. Several moments from the meeting were recorded, such as goodwill gestures and conversations between American and German fighter aces.

Full Extent

3 Sound tape reels (Reel 1 of 3, labeled: “Fighter Aces - 065 - Reel 1A - 1 of 3”; Reel 2 of 3, labeled: “Fighter Aces - 064 - Reel #2 - 2 of 3”; Reel 3 of 3, labeled: “Fighter Aces - 066 - Reel #3 - 3 of 3” ) ; 1/4 in.