Franz Stigler
Franz Stigler was a German fighter pilot during World War II, renowned for his act of compassion when he spared the life of an American B-17 crew after they had been severely damaged in combat. Instead of shooting them down, he chose to escort them safely past enemy lines, demonstrating remarkable humanity amidst the brutality of war. After the war, Stigler emigrated to Canada, where he became a successful businessman, but his legacy is forever linked to the extraordinary kindness he showed to his enemies during one of history's darkest periods.
Born on Mar 21, 1915 (110 years old)
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Franz Stigler was a German fighter ace who chose to spare the American bomber piloted by Charles Brown during World War II.
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Franz Stigler was a German pilot who chose to spare the crew of the damaged B-17 bomber instead of shooting them down.
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