He then pulled his Bf 109 into a steep climb, while turning the aircraft, extending the undercarriage, and sideslipping the excess altitude before touching down. He had executed this risky maneuver many times before but apparently had misjudged his height and at the edge of the airfield. Tonne was posthumously promoted to Major (major).
He then maneuvered his Bf 109 into a steep climb, while turning the aircraft, extending the undercarriage, and sideslipping the excess altitude before landing. He had performed this risky operation numerous times previously but apparently misjudged his height and at the edge of the airfield. Tonne was posthumously promoted to Major (major).