The Nazi No.1 Ace- Werner Moelders (1942) By Campaigners for Christ
 
A very rare small booklet explaining the story of how Germany's #1 Air Ace Werner Moelders changed his thoughts on fighting for the Nazis right before his death.
 
Mölders had already reached ace status by the conclusion of the Spanish Civil War during which he had served as a volunteer fighter pilot with the air element of the Legion Condor. On the outbreak of World War II, Mölders continued his rise to fame and became the first recipient of the Knights Cross with Swords, Oakleaves and Diamonds in July 1941, in recognition of his shooting down 100 enemy aircraft.
 
As well as being a superlative pilot, Mölders was a kindly and considerate commander who quickly earned the respect of his men. Older than most of his contemporaries, he earned the nickname "Vati" (Daddy). It is amusing to note that the German pronunciation of this word sounds very similar to the English “Fatty,” and for many years the Allies seem to have believed that this rather unflattering sobriquet was indeed Mölders’ nick-name.
 
Mölders was a devout Catholic who often spoke out against the many injustices of the Nazi regime, earning himself the hatred of many of the Party hierarchy. Hitler, however, had considerable respect for Mölders and his willingness to speak his mind, and was known to have warned Bormann not to interfere with Mölders whom Hitler referred to as a “totally decent man!”   Mölders was killed in a plane crash on 22 November 1941.
 
Soft Cover
32 Pages
In Fair to Good Condition