Adolf Josef Ferdinand Galland (19 March 1912 – 9 February 1996) [2] was a German Luftwaffe general and flying ace who served throughout the Second World War in Europe. He flew 705 …

Adolf Galland was a German fighter ace and officer who commanded the fighter forces of the Luftwaffe (German air force) during World War II. The son of an estate bailiff of French …

Oct 31, 2023 · Adolf Galland is best known for his role during the Battle of Britain, a pivotal conflict in the early stages of the Second World War. During the engagement, he and JG 26, flying Bf …

3 days ago · Generalleutnant Adolf Galland, age 32, youngest general in the Wehrmacht and commander of all Luftwaffe fighter forces, had done the math.

Adolf Joseph Ferdinand Galland was born in Westerholt, Westphalia, Prussia in Germany as the second of four sons of a land manager. He developed an interest in aviation as a teenager, …

By 1945, the German Luftwaffe’s fighter wing had at its disposal jet fighters, rocket planes, and some of the most advanced, and most feared, piston-engine craft in the world. Lieutenant …

Born in Westerholt, Westphalia, Adolf Galland was the second of four sons of a land manager. Two of his brothers also became fighter pilots. Paul Galland died in action in 1942, and …

Sep 21, 2018 · With his slicked-back black hair and matching mustache, broken nose and perennial cigar, Lieutenant General Adolf Galland was the personification of the Luftwaffe …

Galland is known for testing new aircraft and working to develop new bomb types. His strategic thinking helped him rise in the ranks and earn decorations, but also lead to clashes with …

Sep 25, 2024 · Adolf Galland was one of the most prominent German fighter pilots of World War II. As a skilled and daring ace, Galland flew numerous combat missions, becoming a symbol of …