Hanna Reitsch, 38-year-old famous German aviatrix who flew the last plane out of burning Berlin in 1945, made a triumphant comeback - on the stage. A capacity crowd of 900 Germans flocked to Frankfurt University Auditorium, Germany to hear Hanna Reitsch speak on “the adventures of flying.” Speaking before the Frankfurt Air Sports Club, which specializes in building model planes and gliders, the former test pilot said she has never lost her nostalgia for flying. The crowd gave Frau Reitsch a standing ovation when she walked off the stage. On the platform with her was French glider pilot Guy Mar
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Not available to licence for any broadcast or streaming service, video on demand, film, national newspaper or to create a NFT. This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. Hanna Reitsch, 38-year-old famous German aviatrix who flew the last plane out of burning Berlin in 1945, made a triumphant comeback - on the stage. A capacity crowd of 900 Germans flocked to Frankfurt University Auditorium, Germany to hear Hanna Reitsch speak on “the adventures of flying.” Speaking before the Frankfurt Air Sports Club, which specializes in building model planes and gliders, the former test pilot said she has never lost her nostalgia for flying. The crowd gave Frau Reitsch a standing ovation when she walked off the stage. On the platform with her was French glider pilot Guy Marchand who drew loud applause when he was introduced just before Frau Reitsch’s lecture. Frau Hanna Reitsch smiles during her lecture in the Frankfurt University Auditorium in Germany on Feb. 16, 1951. (AP Photo/Kurt Hilliges)