The Economic Times

In 1943, a German fighter had a US bomber in his sights, finger on trigger button but what happened left everyone stunned 50 years later

A damaged American bomber, Ye Old Pub, faced enemy fighters over Germany. German pilot Franz Stigler chose not to destroy the vulnerable aircraft. He escorted the bomber across enemy territory, saving its crew. The extraordinary wartime encounter remained a secret for decades. Stigler and pilot Charlie Brown later reunited, sharing their story.