An American Pilot Never Knew Which German Saved Him. 48 Years Later, His Phone Rang. The World War Archive November 3, 2026 Leave a Comment on An American Pilot Never Knew Which German Saved Him. 48 Years Later, His Phone Rang. Posted in Seen Them Share: XFacebookPinterestLinkedin On May 21, 1944, Lieutenant Bert Shepard of the 55th Fighter Group was not supposed to fly. His squadron had a ball game that … source Author: The World War Archive