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Soon afterwards he returned to the ZVS to learn instrument flying and receive training in piloting heavy transport aircraft logging another 50 hours. [152] Heinrich Himmler had wanted to put Galland on trial for treason himself; the SS and Gestapo had already begun investigations into who he associated with. One of his tutors, Georg Ismer, taught him various techniques and in 1929 the 17-year-old Galland passed his A certificate. [10] In 1932 he completed pilot training at the Gelsenkirchen Luftsportverein. JG 26 claimed two more of them shot down that morning; 610 lost four Hurricanes; Flying Officer W. H. Rhodes-Moorehouse and C. R. Davis were killed while Flying Officer J. Toplnicki and Pilot Officer H. T. Gilbert were wounded. [162] The official reason for his being relieved of command was his ill health. Two Me 262s were shot down; the other pilot also survived. HistoryNet.com contains daily features, photo galleries and over 5,000 articles originally published in our various magazines. [180][181] At the time of his surrender, Galland had filed claims for 104 Allied aircraft shot down. [55][54] Galland and his pilots remained ignorant of the disastrous losses suffered by other German units and the defeat of their attacks by the RAF.[52]. [54] Only two 54 Squadron Spitfires were lost in the late-morning early afternoon battle. If this could be done Galland believed he could get 150 jets in action against the USAAF fleets. By November 1941, his tally had increased to 96, by which time he had earned the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. Galland was then put under house arrest following the so-called Fighter Pilots' Revolt, in which senior fighter pilots confronted Göring about the conduct of the air war. [14], Galland's first flight was in an Albatros L 101. Galland, who was pushing for a major increase in his fighter force, did not appear to recognise the threat in the west at that time either. He befriended Lieutenant Jack G. Wheelis, a burly guard and fellow hunter from Texas, and Ludwig Pflücker, a physician. [75], The Battle of Britain continued with large-scale dogfights well past 31 October, considered by some historians as the end of the campaign. Chatting afterward, he and Hitler felt a mutual man-crush; Göring drawn to Hitler’s pugnacity, Hitler to Göring’s glamour and connections. [3] The first Galland in Westerholt was a refugee from France in 1792 from Veynes. Josef Priller was among those to score bringing his tally to 22. Galland urged all fighter pilots holding short staff positions be transferred immediately to operational units, that qualified night fighter pilots transfer to the day fighter force, that two fighter groups transfer from the eastern front as soon as possible, and that the ground attack command release all pilots with more than five aerial victories to the defence of the Reich. Such was the state of the Polish Air Force and Polish Army, that by 19 September 1939 some German air units were withdrawn from the campaign. In 1941, Galland stayed in France and fought the Royal Air Force (RAF) over the English Channel and Northern France. During the invasion of Poland from 1 September 1939 onward, he flew with 4 Staffel, II./Lehrgeschwader 2. The group were interviewed by military personnel in civilian clothing. Carin’s health waned, compromised by tuberculosis; by early 1927, at age 38, she was in a Swiss nursing home. [162] Although professional contemporaries, Gollob and Galland had a mutual dislike, and after Galland had removed the Austrian from his personal staff in September 1944, Gollob started to gather evidence to use against Galland, detailing false accusations of his gambling, womanising, and alleged private use of Luftwaffe transport aircraft. Galland said after the war, that had it not been for the Allied landing in Normandy which increased the need for lighter fighter variants, each Geschwader in the Luftwaffe would have contained a Gruppe of Sturmbock aircraft by September 1944. She left for Germany in 1954. In January 1933, when Hitler did become Chancellor—largely thanks to Göring’s negotiating skills, nerve, and ruthlessness—Göring became the Führer’s right-hand man. Galland was born in Westerholt (now Herten), Westphalia on 19 March 1912 to a family with French Huguenot ancestry. [109] From 16 May to 9 July Allied forces flew 42,147 sorties and lost 250 aircraft to the Axis' 325 as the air offensive gradually rendered airfields in Sicily inoperable. Slender, ascetic Hitler ate only vegetables, abstained from smoking and drinking, and wore mainly plain gray jackets. At home, Germans adored their Führer, but found in der dicke Hermann—“Fat Herman”—a figure of ebullient entertainment. Galland landed under fire and abandoned his jet on the runway. The [Bf 109s] were bound to the bombers and could not leave until attacked, thus giving their opponent the advantage of surprise, initiative, superior altitude, greater speed, and above all fighting spirit, the aggressive attitude which marks all successful fighter pilots. [188] Other sources conflict with this, noting to his post-war "association" with Jewish pilots who had served in the RAF. However, Göring resented, mistrusted, and repeatedly undermined Milch, and left his less competent pal Ernst Udet in charge of procurement and production. Tank had been asked to work for the British and Soviets, and had narrowly avoided being kidnapped by the latter. Göring overcame sadness through work. Galland's Geschwader flew intensive sorties in support of the division and XVI Army Corps at Kraków, Radom, Dęblin and L'vov. Galland visited the base near Achmer on 7 November to observe this only jet unit. [118], Several American fighter aircraft crashed near Aachen on the cusp of Germany's west border. [60] This included three claims on 31 August, for two Spitfires and a Hurricane to take his tally to 27. Galland was concerned about dispersing production effort further but apparently changed his mind after viewing a mockup on 7 October 1944 and the seeing the prototype fly in December. [129], Galland found the appearance of American fighters at this range alarming. Hitler asked him to woo Berlin society to the Nazi cause. And those antennae along their coast? Corum found that during the Battle of Britain, Galland accounted for 14% of all JG 26's aerial successes, from a unit of around 120 pilots. Galland had two notable accidents; a heavy landing damaged the undercarriage of his aircraft and a collision. After the flight, he described his experience; "It was as though angels were pushing. [12], In February 1932, Galland graduated from Hindenburg Gymnasium (high school) in Buer and was among 20 personnel who were accepted to the aviation school of Germany's national airline, Luft Hansa. According to Matthews and Foreman claimed at 12:30. On May 25, 1943, fighter ace Adolf Galland touted the twin-engine Messerschmitt Me 262 jet, which flew 100 mph faster than any Allied piston-engine aircraft. While they cracked open claws, a telegram from President Hindenburg arrived applauding their “energetic and victorious action.”. In July 1931, he addressed 30,000 struggling farmers ripe for recruitment. [154] It called for the mass interception of USAAF bomber formations by approximately 2,000 German fighters. As part of his flamboyance, Goering raised lions in the 1930s swapping them for smaller versions once they grew too large. Galland and JG 26 entertained Bader over the next few days. Galland worked hard but continued flying, taking part in national air shows. By the spring of 1944, the Luftwaffe could not effectively challenge the Allies over France or the Low Countries. Two freight cars bristling with rapid-fire anti-aircraft Oerlikon cannons provided security. [80] Four of the wing's fighter pilots claimed an astounding 31% of all aircraft shot down. He would be tried and sentenced with 11 other top Nazi officials. Wolfram von Richthofen arrived as Luftflotte 2 commander. A friend, Major Rheital, kept the doctors report secret to allow Adolf to continue flying. Galland disliked learning what he perceived to be "seamanship", but logged 25 hours in these aircraft. On this day he claimed three Spitfires. If I were, I would gladly put myself under your command. During his time there, he gave positive evaluations on types such as the Focke-Wulf Fw 189 and Henschel Hs 129. "[117], The combination of declining production and attrition left Galland with a thin resource-base with which to defend Germany. [7] Wilhelm-Ferdinand, credited with 55 victories, was shot down and killed on 17 August 1943. Staffels with an establishment of 39 Bf 109Es. Galland later said he realised there would be no quick and easy victory. By this time, Galland faced rivalries amongst the Luftwaffe command over how best to employ the aircraft. [125] Galland accepted on the understanding that Gollob had no jurisdiction over him or his unit.[167]. [189] It is not known how American concerns reached Germany and this was the only time that the American government intervened to prevent someone from joining the Bundeswehr. Although only approximately two fighter wings remained in the west for the next year and a half, many of the best fighter crews remained in that theatre. The Americans requested that Galland fly his unit and Me 262s to a USAAF controlled airfield. Galland replied, making his whereabouts known to the Americans, and offering his surrender once they arrived at the Tegernsee hospital where he was being treated. [36] On 19 May, Galland shot down a French Potez aircraft. With the Nazis in power, the SA and its storm troopers lost their utility, making their ambitious leader, Röhm, a threat to Hitler. Galland set up a course in late 1943, but it only lasted for a few months. Adolf Josef Ferdinand Galland (19 March 1912 – 9 February 1996) was a German Luftwaffe general and flying ace who served throughout the Second World War in Europe. [21] When Galland recovered, he was declared unfit for flying by the doctors. To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both"— Galland pursued one of the "scattering" Hurricanes and shot down another at low level. On 19 July 1940, he was promoted to Major and JG 26 moved to the Pas de Calais, where they were to remain for the next 18 months with III./JG 26 based at Caffiers. (Samuel) Dashiell Hammett, detective writer (The Maltese Falcon). On 21 April, Galland was credited with his 100th aerial victory. [13] It was at this point his previous medical report came to light again and Galland's unfit certificate was discovered. “Trust this man I have selected,” the Führer announced. Galland never explained whether open cockpits had caused the complaint or some other cause; given his performance with eye specialists, a certain amount of suspicion is reasonable. He also recognised the innovation of drop tanks to extend the range of aircraft as well as the need for specialised tactics for escorting bomber fleets; Galland did not subscribe to the prevailing idea in the Luftwaffe (and RAF) that the bomber "would always get through" (alone). Wild Bill [James Butler] Hickok, American frontiersman and lawman. He called the report the "rantings of a worn-out defeatist", and gave Galland an "order", that no Allied fighters had crossed into Germany. Göring forced the program along, the hour was desperate and all designs were to be explored. Called the Sturmbock (Battering ram), these machines could inflict heavy damage on unescorted bomber formations. Paul claimed 17 victories, before being shot down and killed on 31 October 1942. [112] Specifically, Göring ordered pilots returning without claims and undamaged aircraft suffer court martial for cowardice. No four-engine bomber could dive-bomb, but that was how Udet and Jeschonnek envisioned the Heinkel He 177—a turkey of a design that gobbled time, money, resources, and the lives of their top pilots trying to test-fly it. During these battles the RAF seemed to know just where and when to send their aircraft. “He was so moved to see all these people in need,” wrote Carin. [132] Galland took this step even though he was critical of the high command for failing to produce a long-term plan for higher numbers of instructors in schools, particularly after production increased the number of aircraft available.[133]. Tuck also wrote into the producers, urging them to reconsider; at one point Galland brought his lawyer to Pinewood Studios. In the upcoming 1928 spring elections, he wanted to run for the Reichstag; Hitler said no. [76][77] On 15 November, Galland flew his 150th combat mission and the following day claimed his 53rd and 54th successes against No. The best known was Hitler’s deputy, the Wehrmacht’s highest-ranking officer, one of Europe’s richest and most powerful businessman, and head of the Luftwaffe: Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring. [186], For his services to Argentina, Galland was awarded a pilot's wings badge and the title of the Honorary Argentine Military Pilot. “So we shall wear a deeper hue. Göring, prompted by the desires of Hitler, wanted cannons of some 2,000 lb in weight. Small in numbers (no more than 180 aircraft), the western fighter forces were among the best in the Luftwaffe. 'I should regard it as murder, Herr Reichsmarschall', I told him, 'I should do everything in my power to disobey such an order'. “You are all I have, and I beg you, make a really mighty effort to liberate yourself before it is too late.”. All ran as before, except that under Göring the companies escaped state intervention, courtesy of his patron, Adolf Hitler. Appalled by the Ardennes losses, he personally confronted Gollob and criticised him severely. Under these tactics many JG 26 pilots began to emerge as aces and effective commanders. The drug induced a sine wave of effects, from energetic euphoria to morose passivity, as well as weight gain, vanity and delusions, and extreme anxiety. [83], On 15 April 1941, Galland took off with lobster and champagne to celebrate General Theo Osterkamp's birthday at Le Touquet, France. On February 2, 1943, what remained of the Sixth Army in Stalingrad surrendered. Göring had fallen far. Wounded in the head he managed to land and was again hospitalised for the second time in a few days. The fighters were to scramble quickly gain height and make use of the sun and cloud to attack the enemy formation that was most vulnerable. He discovered the Army accepted his application, but the flying school refused to release him. Florid style suffused Göring’s life. To ease Göring’s persistent pain, doctors injected morphine; he became addicted to the opiate. [Note 4] However, she was unable to have children and they divorced on 10 September 1963. A natural firebrand, Göring quickly learned to play to an audience. [Note 3], On 14 May 1945, Galland was flown to England and interrogated by RAF personnel about the Luftwaffe, its organisation, his role in it and technical questions. [157][156], Hitler rejected Galland's plan. Two on 7 August was sufficient to reach 75 aerial victories. The first thing Galland did as Kommodore was to replace ineffective group and squadron commanders with younger, more aggressive, and more successful—in terms of aerial engagements—officers in the wing. [187][188] In 1955, General Nathan Twining, the chief of staff of the USAF, sent a secret telegram to General William H. Tunner, commander of United States Air Forces in Europe. His 25th victim may have been from 19 Squadron which was claimed 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Cambridge at 09:42. Galland found South America a world away from post-war shortages of Germany. Galland was shocked by the aggression shown by pilots he initially believed to be relatively inexperienced. Galland persisted with the experiments and ordered operations to be continued. Himmler, whose relationship with Göring was poor, took the opportunity to exploit the dissent in the Luftwaffe and undermine the Reichsmarschall by supporting Gollob. He claimed that if he could have fitted the Meteor engines to the Me 262 airframe he would have had the best fighter in the world. [111], Upon reaching the island, Galland found the state of German air forces shocking. This figure of confirmed claims includes two four-engined bombers and six victories with the Me 262 jet fighter.[202]. The USAAF 2nd Air Division lost 28 Liberators that day, the majority to a Sturmbock attack. The RAF fighter probably came from 611 Squadron. He flew 705 combat missions, and fought on the Western Front and in the Defence of … [10], Soon afterward, on 28 January 1942, Galland was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub, Schwertern und Brillanten) for his service as Geschwaderkommodore of JG 26. On 5 December, Galland recorded his 57th victory. However, Mölders, by that time a recognised ace shared what experiences he could with Galland; leadership in the air, tactics and organisation. His marriage had dragged him from his morphine addiction and empowered him to succeed. Galland, as he always did, defended them, risking his career and, near the end of the war, his life in doing so. Galland's high standing with his fighter pilot peers led to a group of the most decorated Luftwaffe combat leaders loyal to Galland (including Johannes Steinhoff and Günther Lützow) confronting Göring with a list of demands for the survival of their service. Galland's application was accepted, but he never took up the offer. In 1980, Galland's eyesight became too poor for him to fly and he retired as a pilot. After trading stares, the American motioned to Göring to get into his vehicle. Soon afterward, along with several other pilots, he was ordered to attend an interview at the Zentrale der Verkehrsflieger Schule (ZVS—Central Airline Pilot School). [183] Galland accepted and flew to Argentina. Gollob complained about his misuse in the Luftwaffe and Galland's leadership. Galland enjoyed the slow life. 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