Tribute to Heinrich Gontermann by Ivan Berryman. (GS) SPC44 his back against the wall

his back against the wall

cased in heavy armour

5 in September 1918

He scored a direct hit

Tribute to Heinrich Gontermann by Ivan Berryman. (GS) SPC44 his back against the wallDHM6713GS. Tribute to Heinrich Gontermann by Ivan Berryman. Originally in Germany's military, Heinrich Gontermann did not become an aviator until early 1916, and was not a fighter pilot until November of that year. Despite this, he is credited with 39 victories including 18 observation balloons. Scoring his first victory in November 1916, he did not score again until the next March he is shown here in his Albatros D. III of Jasta 5 in April 1917