First Encounter with Hermann Goering


Hermann Göring in Albatros D.III


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Warriors of Heroic Destiny

 

 

WGA Reg # 1071412

 

 

 

Dear Filmmaker:

 

The following scene is important because it marks the entry of the hero Wallie Valdison into the world of the German high command. See story narrative and synopsis with business proposal linked below.

 

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FADE IN:

 

EXT. LANDING STRIP - MID MORNING

 

Super: JG1 Squadron Airfield

       April 21, 1923 10:00 AM

       Fifth Anniversary of Manfred von Richthofen's Death.

 

Single story gray wooden buidings. Hermann Goering, wearing leather flying jacket and cap, is walking around visualizing the days of  adventure during the 1914-1918 War. In the distance he hears a  plane engine and looks up to see a Fokker D7 with snazzy multi-color paint job and large Swedish non military markings.

 

GOERING

(aloud to himself)

What in the world...?

 

The plane circles rapidly and lands abruptly with no wasted motion. A young handsome man, cheeks rosy from the cold, springs deftly from the plane. Goering advances to meet him.

 

GOERING

You fly very well.

 

WALLIE

Thank you. That means a great deal, considering... My name is Wallie Valdison. You're Hermann Goering, aren't you?

 

GOERING

Yes.

 

They shake hands smiling warmly as those who instantly like each other.

 

GOERING

(Gesturing towards the plane)

Quite a paint job.

 

WALLIE

Yes. I fly all over Europe. It keeps farmers from shooting at me when they are out crow hunting.

 

GOERING

(chuckles, then suddenly serious)

You know, I've always felt it was one of those fellows on the ground who actually nailed Richthofen - angle of bullet and other factors. Ever do any professional stunt flying? You'd be very good at it.

 

WALLIE

No. I've been busy with studies and travel. I want to help in some way with the rebuilding of Gemany, but I'm torn between that and my interest in archeology.

 

GOERING

(pauses with a thoughtful look)

It may happen in the future that you will be able to combine the two. Will you be going to the Nuremberg Rally this Autumn?

 

WALLIE

I've thought of it from time to time.

 

GOERING

If you decide to go I can introduce you to people who can help you fulfill both. In preparation you should bone up on German studies of history, archeology, anthropology, and ancestral religion.

 

The two men walk around together. Hermann shows Wallie the entire sqaudron layout reminiscing especially about fallen comrades. They begin to get hungry.

 

GOERING

Will you join me for lunch? I brought Jägerschnitzel and a good Riesling.

 

(Jägerschnitzel - pork cutlet "hunter style" topped with mushroom sauce, bacon, onions, served with buttered spätzle)

 

WALLIE

Yes. How can I refuse? Thank you. The food has remained hot in special thermal containers. Goering dishes it out. They sit down to an old outdoor table with benches and begin to eat.

 

GOERING

So, Wallie, what do you think about this business of the Ruhr being occupied by French and Belgian troops to force reparations? WALLIE The German reaction is understandable, but the inflation isn't helping, is it?

 

GOERING

Stresermann is planning something.Do you know that I've reformed the Luftewaffe?

 

WALLIE

I had heard rumors.

 

GOERING

Would you like to join us?

 

WALLIE

(pauses to phrase delicately)

I'm very honored that you would ask, bur relative to my goals as a non-German, I simply think that it's too dangerous - like being a duck with too many hunters.

(pauses thoughtfully)

This Hitler is certainly an energetic man, isn't he? Do you think he'll succeed with his National Socialism?

 

GOERING

He will succeed, but it won't be easy, and I will follow him to Hell and back if need be.

 

FADE TO BLACK

 

 

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Roy C Peterson

 

August 15 2006

 

 

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Hermann Goering's Standard

 

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