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    Galland is helped into his parachute and lifejacket before a mission late in 1940. On at least one occasion, it would save his life.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Messerschmitt Bf.109E - Германия - 1938

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    BORN ON March 19, 1912, Adolf Galland became one of the most famous German pilots of World War Two and at the end of 1941, having achieved 94 kills, was promoted to Inspector General of Fighters until removed by Goering at the end of 1944, following accusations of treason for not having stopped the Allied bombing offensive.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Messerschmitt Bf.109E - Германия - 1938

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    Wearing a lifejacket and flying boots over his Service dress uniform, Galland clambers into his Bf 109E-3 for a sortie over South-east England in summer 1940.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Messerschmitt Bf.109E - Германия - 1938

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    A three-view of the Messerschmitt Bf-109E3 flown by Galland during the Battle of Britain when he was with JG26 in Northwestern France.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Messerschmitt Bf.109E - Германия - 1938

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    A Bf 109F in front of its hangar in Northwest France, the type Galland believed best of all the Messerschmitt Bf 109s.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Messerschmitt Bf.109F - Германия - 1940

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    At the parade for farewell speeches when Galland left JG 26 to become General der Jagdflieger, his specially modified Bf 109F-2 with Geschwader-kommodore chevron and bars was on show. Just discernible are the muzzles of wing-mounted 20mm MG FF cannon - this was the only Friedrich with wing guns.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Messerschmitt Bf.109F - Германия - 1940

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    Galland engages in small talk with Herman Goering while grasping the 20mm MG FF wing cannon of his specially modified Bf 109F-2, redesignated F-6/U for this one-off type, the only F model to have wing guns.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Messerschmitt Bf.109F - Германия - 1940