Adolf Galland

Adolf Galland

Birthday: 19 March 1912, Westerholt, Lower Saxony, Germany
Born in 1912 Adolf Galland became the youngest "General der Jagdflieger" (General of Fighters) in 1941 at age 29. One of Germany's best known Luftwaffe Aces with 104 "kills", Galland was also famous for his remark "give me a staffel of Spitfires". This remark was made during the actual Battle of Britain in 1940 to... Show more »
Born in 1912 Adolf Galland became the youngest "General der Jagdflieger" (General of Fighters) in 1941 at age 29. One of Germany's best known Luftwaffe Aces with 104 "kills", Galland was also famous for his remark "give me a staffel of Spitfires". This remark was made during the actual Battle of Britain in 1940 to Hermann Göring when he questioned the bravery of the escort pilots led by Galland. These remarks endeared Galland to his fellow pilots. Adolf Galland was seen by Allied pilots as a brave adversary who cared about those around him. He died at age 83 on February 9, 1996. Show less «
Their element is to attack, to track, to hunt, and to destroy the enemy. Only in this way can the sk...Show more »
Their element is to attack, to track, to hunt, and to destroy the enemy. Only in this way can the skilful and eager fighter pilot display his ability. Tie him to a narrow and confined task, rob him of his initiative, and you take away from him the best and most valuable qualities he possesses: aggressive spirit, joy of action and the passion of the hunter. Show less «
Flying is more than a sport and more than a job; flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lif...Show more »
Flying is more than a sport and more than a job; flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime. Show less «
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