German civilians on trial for murder of American flyer..

German civilians on trial for murder of American flyer.. Three German civilians (extreme left) are shown on trial before a war crimes court in Ahrweiler, Germany, in connection with the murder of an unidentified American flyer. The court opened June 1, 1945, and is composed of eight military officers appointed by Lieutenant Leonard T. Gerow, Commander of the 15th U.S. Army. On the left with the accused men are their defense attorneys, on the right are the prosecutors and the recorders. The court is seated at the table in the center rear.