David Ashby - Moderator Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Hi chaps. A bit different this one but I've picked up a Tamiya kit at a charity shop and noticed it has an inscription on the box. It seems to be signed by Ulrich somebody but I'm struggling with the surname, any thoughts? Is this a significant someone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Z Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Ulrich Heimhilger? I can find an Anton with that surname in "Traces of War", but he had nothing with flying anything as far as I can gather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 I'm pretty certain it will be Ulrich Steinhilper. German bf109 pilot who was shot down and captured during the BoB. Author of the book "Spitfire on my tail" which gives a lot of insight into the experiences and attitudes of the German people with some surprising parallels with the RAF and revelations about entrenched attitudes and cliques within the Luftwaffe. I can recommend it highly... Edited By Martin Harris on 18/07/2019 10:38:05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiKid Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Heinlinger is a German/Austrian surname. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 Thanks guys, that looks like a probable Martin. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Acland Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Hi David, Ulrich Steinhilper wrote Spitfire on my tail. He became a well known personality after the war. I have a copy in my library of books that I read again and again. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 Thanks Richard, I’ve just ordered a copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 This might help make it a "confirmed": Ulrich went on to work for IBM after the war and is widely credited with inventing the concept of word processing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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David Ashby - Moderator Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 Yep, that’s pretty conclusive. Thanks Martin, I’m looking forward to a good read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Martin Harris - Moderator Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 I'm not sure about that last post - Ulrich was captured during the BoB and took no further part in the war other than numerous escape attempts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Dell Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Do you think you maybe mistaking Ulrich for Lanny Lanowski Percy? I had the great pleasure of meeting Lanny on several occasions in the 80’s he used to frequent the Fighter Meet at North Weald and as I recall he did attend a few of the early wings and wheel’s shows, he had with him a rc model of a P47 that had been built for him depicting his aircraft when he flew in the USAAF, a fascinating story he was a great teller of his exploits and he did survive a jet crash/ heavy arrival in the states. Witold (Lanny) Lanowski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Geezer Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 If ever there was something begging to be an entry for Antiques Roadshow ( not Cash in the Attic etc. too low rent! ) it has to be this - ok, not really an antique ( not yet ) but the supporting documentation would make it a fascinating 5 or 10 minute item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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