The Ace: The Story of Johannes Steinhoff


60m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Documentary about the history of 20th century aerial combat as seen through the eyes of General Johannes Steinhoff. A former Luftwaffe fighter pilot who survived a near-fatal crash at the end of World War II, Steinhoff went on to head the new West German air force and later was elected Chairman of t

Film Details

Also Known As
Ace: The Story of Johannes Steinhoff, History Undercover (11/28/99)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
War
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Fast Forward Productions

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Documentary about the history of 20th century aerial combat as seen through the eyes of General Johannes Steinhoff. A former Luftwaffe fighter pilot who survived a near-fatal crash at the end of World War II, Steinhoff went on to head the new West German air force and later was elected Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, the first German soldier to rise from the ashes of WWII to a leadership role with the Western Alliance.

Film Details

Also Known As
Ace: The Story of Johannes Steinhoff, History Undercover (11/28/99)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
War
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Fast Forward Productions

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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