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Ernst Udet

German flying ace (1896–1941).

Born April 26th, 1896 in Frankfurt am Main.

Died November 17th, 1941 at 45 years old in Berlin (shot to the head). [ref]

Occupations
actor, aerobatics pilot, aircraft pilot, author, fighter pilot, flying ace, military officer, politician
Wikipedia

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson