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But friendship outweighs David’s anger for Jack and when it comes to it, he puts himself in harms way to protect Jack from enemy fire. His heroism leads to his plane being shot down in German territory. He escapes capture and manages to steal a German fighter the next day. Fleeing into the morning air, he is mistaken for a German pilot by, of all people, Jack, who believes David has died and has it in his heart to avenge his fallen friend. David tries to disclose his true identity but does so to no avail. He is fatally wounded and in his last remaining moments attempts to make a safe landing. When Jack learns of what has occurred he is devastated. Continue reading →