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Adolf Galland (1912–1996)

Born in 1912 Adolf Galland became the youngest "General der Jagdflieger" (General of Fighters) in November 1941 at the age of 29. One of Germany's best known Luftwaffe Aces with 104 "kills", Galland was also famous for his alleged remark "give me a staffel of Spitfires". This remark was allegedly made during the actual Battle of Britain in 1940 to ... See full bio »

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Known For

Battle of Britain Additional Crew
(1969)
(1982)
Maailma sodassa Luftwaffe Wing Commander 1941 / Self - Director General of Fighters / Self - Luftwaffe Squadron Leader 1940
(1973-1974)

Filmography

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 1969 Battle of Britain (technical and tactical advisor: Germany - as Lt. General Adolf Galland)
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 2010 Fighter Aces of the Second World War (TV Movie documentary)
Self
 1998 Sworn to Secrecy: Secrets of War (TV Series documentary)
Self - 1983 Interview
- The Battle of Britain ... Self - 1983 Interview
 1992 The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power (TV Mini Series documentary)
Self - Luftwaffe General, 1941-45
- War and Oil (1992) ... Self - Luftwaffe General, 1941-45
 1990 Some of Our Airmen Are No Longer Missing (Video documentary)
Self (as General Adolf Galland)
 1989 How Hitler Lost the War (Video documentary)
Self
 1989 The Fatal Attraction of Adolf Hitler (TV Movie documentary)
Self
 1989 The Road to War (TV Mini Series documentary)
Self - German Air Force in France, 1940
- Global War (1989) ... Self - German Air Force in France, 1940
 1982 This Is Your Life (TV Series documentary)
Self
- Douglas Bader (1982) ... Self
 1973-1974 Maailma sodassa (TV Series documentary)
Self - Director General of Fighters / Self - Luftwaffe Squadron Leader 1940 / Luftwaffe Wing Commander 1941
- Whirlwind: Bombing Germany - September 1939-April 1944 (1974) ... Self - Director General of Fighters (as General Adlof Galland)
- Alone: May 1940-May 1941 (1973) ... Self - Luftwaffe Squadron Leader 1940 / Luftwaffe Wing Commander 1941
 1969 Taistelu Taistelusta Britanniasta (TV Movie documentary)
Self - general
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 2020 Battle of Britain 80: Allies at War
Self - Luftwaffe Ace, Interview 1980
 2009 Maailmanloppu: Toinen maailmansota (TV Mini Series documentary)
Self
- L'écrasement (2009) ... Self
 2006 Who Downed Douglas Bader? (TV Movie documentary)
Self
 1990 Fighter Aces (Video)
Self
 1989 The History of the Luftwaffe (Video documentary)
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Personal Details

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview | 2 Articles | See more »

Alternate Names:

General Adlof Galland | General Adolf Galland | Lt. General Adolf Galland

Spouse:

Heidi Horn  (his death) | See more »
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Personal Quote:

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. See more »

Trivia:

He never made the famous remark about Spitfires during the Battle of Britain.

Nickname:

Dolfo

Star Sign:

Pisces

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