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May 10th 10, 02:53 PM
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Glider pilot and ME 163 Komet Pilot Rudy Opitz Has Died
Sad news,
I just learned from avweb.com that glider pilot and ME 163 rocket test pilot Rudy Opitz has died. He was a remarkable man. He also flew a Horton flying wing glider to victory in a U.S. soaring contest many years ago. I had the pleasure of meeting him after a talk he gave at an SSA Convention many (15?) years ago. He was also a part of the team of glider pilots that flew the very successful attack on the Fort Eban-Emael castle during WW II. I believe it was the first time gliders were used for a military attack. He describes the attack in the interesting "Silent Wings" video: http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/videos.htm#SilentWings. He certainly lived a full and interesting life! http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archive...ll.html#202518 http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ctp...&pid=142633817 A life well lived Rudy! Paul Remde 
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