At the beginning of World War II, Melitta wanted to work for the Red Cross but was ordered to become a test pilot for the Luftwaffe at the central Erprobungsstelle test facility in Rechlin, Mecklenburg.
During World War II's beginning, Melitta aspired to join the Red Cross but was instead assigned as a test pilot at the central Erprobungsstelle test facility in Rechlin, Mecklenburg, by the Luftwaffe.