First German Mechanic (Tanis airstrip)

dutiful loyal combative

A German mechanic at the Tanis airstrip who fuels and maintains the Nazi Flying Wing for an urgent Ark shipment (uncoiling hoses from tank trucks under Gobler's orders). He abandons fueling when he sees Indy wrestling another mechanic, charges in to aid his comrade, grapples amid reversed propellers and spilling fuel, and is knocked into a spinning blade—his fatal intervention escalating the brawl and endangering Marion in the cockpit. Traits: dutiful, loyal, combative. Sphere: airstrip fueling/maintenance operations.

2 appearances

Airstrip fueling operations

Also known as: German Mechanic, Tanis Airstrip Mechanic

First German …'s Journey

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2 moments

S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Stakeout and Escalation at the Flying Wing

Alarmed and defensive — focused on protecting his colleague and the aircraft but unprepared for lethal close-quarters carnage.

Pulling the fuel hose from a tank truck to the Flying Wing, he sees the fight and runs to assist his comrade, is engaged by Indy and is sent staggering …

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S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Locked In as the Wing Roars

Adrenalized and combative—protective of fellow crew and plane, reacting with professional aggression when threatened.

The first mechanic initially handles the fuel hose, sees the melee, runs to aid his comrade, flies at Indy in combat and is ultimately struck by Indy's knockout cross, which …

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