FLYING LEGENDS
MEET THE CREW
We keep them flying!
GEORG
RAAB
PILOT | CEO FLYING LEGENDS
Contact: info@flying-legends.eu
About Georg
Georg “Kid” Raab
Georg Raab – an entrepreneur and display pilot with a passion – has more than 25 years of flying experience on historic aircraft. His portfolio mainly includes historic aircraft such as the Boeing Stearman, T-6 Harvard, P-51 Mustang and Chance Vought F4U Corsair. His passion has always been the warbirds of the 1940s.
In Germany, Raab became famous for his low level display with the T-6 Harvard MK II D-FRCP. The spectacular displays of his yellow Boeing Stearman biplane also thrilled audiences at air shows. Sophisticated energy management made the cumbersome biplane appear as light as a feather when performing aerial gymnastics. With the acquisition of the P-51 Mustang “Frances Dell”, Raab fulfilled a long-awaited dream.
Raab:
“The P-51 is a dream of mine since my childhood days and now this dream comes true. It is a peculiar feeling being the owner and pilot of such an outstanding icon like the P-51 Mustang.“
“But this situation also gives rise to the obligation to tell more about the Second World War. There is a lot to tell about the heroes who flew them, but also about the designers, mechanics and opponents in the sky.”
“In the fall of 2023, the acquisition of the Chance Vought F4U Corsair happened. “This also brings back childhood memories. The series about the “Black Sheep Squadron”, led by Major Greg “Pappy” Boyington, introduced many of my generation to the “Corsair”.
“Perhaps there is more truth than you think in the saying “The older the boys, the bigger the toys”.”
ANTONIA
SCHUHMANN
PILOT
Contact: antonia@flying-legends.eu
About Antonia
Antonia Schuhmann
Antonia began her aviation career at the age of 13 with glider flying. At 26, she obtained her private pilot license (PPL-A) and immediately focused on tailwheel endorsement and aerobatic qualification. Now fully passionate about aviation, Antonia purchased her first aircraft, a Bellanca Decathlon.
She has since gained experience with various aircraft types, including Bölkow Bo 207, Maule M6, Piper Pa18, and Boeing Stearman. Currently, Antonia is training with the Flying Legends fleet’s Harvard AT-6, taking the next step toward becoming a warbird pilot.
CORINNA
FUCHS
PILOT
Contact: info@flying-legends.eu
About Corinna
Corinna Fuchs
Corinna is the newest member of the Flying Legends team.
She started flying gliders at the age of 14, with 17 she obtained her private pilot license, followed by the aerobatic rating and flight instructor license for both glider and motor planes.
Corinna flies professionally for a major German airline, where she is a training captain for Boeing 757/767. She has a total of over 13,000 flying hours on various types of aircraft and extensive experience with tailwheel aircraft. Her pride and joy is her own Stampe SV 4c.
When it comes to oldtimers, she has flown PA 18, Stampe SV4c, Zlin 526, DH 82 Tiger Moth, Cessna 170, Boeing Stearman and the Harvard Mk. IV of the Flying Legends.
BERNHARD
“BERNIE” DIEHL
PILOT
Contact: info@flying-legends.eu
About Bernie
Bernhard “Bernie” Diehl
Bernie was born in Mainz, Germany in 1986 and discovered his passion for aviation at the age of 13 when he began his glider training there. Today, he is an experienced professional pilot on the Boeing 747 and a dedicated flight instructor.
Over the past 15 years, Bernie has participated in numerous aerobatic competitions and flown various types of aircraft, most recently the Extra 330SC in the Unlimited category. He is particularly grateful for the opportunity to fly historical aircraft such as the Junkers 52, T-28 Trojan, Harvard AT-6, Tiger Moth, Boeing Stearman and Antonov 2. Flying the F4U-5 Corsair was an incomparable highlight of his aviation career.
SEBASTIAN
IFFLAND
PILOT
Kontakt: info@flying-legends.eu
About Sebastian
Sebastian Iffland
Sebastian was introduced to aviation at a young age. As a little boy, he spent every free minute at the airfield, gaining valuable experience as the “co-pilot” of his father, who took him flying in aircraft like the DO27, the Tiger Moth, and the T6. His fascination with aviation was strong from the very beginning, leading Sebastian to start glider training at the Aero Club Gelnhausen at the age of 14. By the time he was 18, he had earned his private pilot’s license (PPLA), opening the door to an exciting future in aviation.
From the outset, he was drawn to the world of tailwheel flying. He initially flew the Piper PA18 before advancing directly to the legendary Boeing Stearman to further pursue his aviation ambitions. Most recently, Sebastian achieved a significant milestone by completing training on the AT-6. We are eager to see where his aviation journey will take him next!
DAVID
FRIEDRICH
PILOT
Kontakt: info@flying-legends.eu
About David
David Friedrich
David’s passion for aviation began early, likely because he grew up next to an airfield. As a young boy, he would often stand at the fence, fascinated by the planes flying overhead. The invitation to take a flight in, what would later become his own, Piper Cub ultimately sealed his fate – he had caught the flying bug for good.
Today, David is a professional pilot and captain on the Airbus A300. Despite his career in commercial aviation, he has never forgotten his roots in “small” flying. As a long-time glider flight instructor and aspiring powered flight instructor, he shares his knowledge and enthusiasm for aviation with the next generation.
David flies anything that can be put under his seat: from “low and slow” in his Piper Cub, to aerobatics in the Extra 330SC, and even “heavy metal” in the North American T-6. His logbook is filled with a wide variety of aircraft types.
David embodies a passion for aviation like few others and is therefore an ideal addition to our team.
ELIAS
SIMMANG
GROUND CREW
Contact: info@flying-legends.eu
About Elias
Elias’ passion for aviation was sparked in 2017 when he had the opportunity to fly in a Boeing Stearman. For Elias, it was a formative experience—one he describes as “the shot that gets you hooked.” From that moment on, he was infected with the “Aviation Virus” and began to develop a growing fascination with historic aircraft and fighter planes.
Elias supports our team in preparing the aircraft and conducting pre-flight checks. He is the go-to person for all aspects of pre- and post-flight operations and is always a valuable helping hand. He is involved in both training flights in Siegerland and various airshows.
MARC
RUNKEL
GROUND CREW
Contact: marc@flying-legends.eu
About Marc
As a young child, Marc attended his first local airshows together with his parents. Even back then, he was lucky enough to see renowned pilots like Ray and Marc Hanna in action—an experience that sparked his interest in aviation. Today, Marc is a passionate passenger who loves to take in the world from above. In the simulator, he has developed solid skills, especially with the P-51 Mustang, which he flies with precision and confidence during displays.
Within the team, Marc primarily focuses on future projects. He also manages the social media channels and is responsible for producing photo and video content.
At airshows, Marc supports the team with great dedication—whether behind the scenes or handling organizational tasks on site.
MARLON
BAY
GROUND CREW
Contact: marlon@flying-legends.eu
About Marlon
Marlon grew up as the son of a pilot and was surrounded from an early age by the distinctive sound of Continental engines. Although that sound has been with him for as long as he can remember, his aviation ambitions today are limited to the flight simulator—where he not only flies, but also channels his creativity into designing aircraft liveries. He’s especially fascinated by the Me 109 fighter.
Since the founding of Flying Legends, Marlon has been responsible for maintaining the website and will increasingly focus on our YouTube channel in the future.
He’s also a helping hand at many aviation events, providing support wherever it’s needed.
UWE
GLASER
PHOTOGRAPHER
Contact: info@flying-legends.eu
About Uwe
Uwe Glaser
Glaser is the best-known warbird photographer in Germany and is among the Top Ten worldwide. His expertise on this field is based on almost 30 years experience with a focus on aviation history in World War II. His photos and films are in demand all over the world. With his spectacular images he invites the viewer to an in person flight experience by providing a perspective on the planes which you otherwise only get close up while flying.
