Germans Hanged For Killing U.S. Files -- two German civilians stand on the gallows at Bruchsal Prison, Germany awaiting execution for the murder of six American fliers who parachuted from a disabled plane in 1944. In all five Germans were executed for the same crime. At the right, Johann Seipel. The first to be hanged, has hood and noose placed over his head before the trap is sprung. At the left, Johann Opper, second to die, hears order for his execution read. November 21, 1945. (Photo by AP Wi