Adolf Galland

Adolf Galland was a German Luftwaffe fighter ace and general who commanded its fighter force during World War II. He later served as an aviation adviser in Argentina.

Hermann Göring: Hermann Göring was a leading Nazi politician and commander in chief of the Luftwaffe. As Luftwaffe chief, he appointed Galland to lead the fighter arm and clashed with him over its direction.
Messerschmitt Bf 109: The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was a German single-seat fighter used extensively during World War II. Galland flew the Bf 109 in combat and helped direct its operational use.
Spanish Civil War: The Spanish Civil War was fought from 1936 to 1939 between the Spanish Republic and Nationalist forces. Galland gained combat experience in Spain while serving with the German Condor Legion.
Fighter Pilots' Revolt: The Fighter Pilots’ Revolt was a 1945 protest by senior German fighter pilots against Luftwaffe leadership. Galland’s removal helped trigger the protest, which challenged Göring’s handling of the air war.
Erhard Milch: Erhard Milch was a German aviation executive and Luftwaffe field marshal responsible for aircraft production and administration. Milch’s disputes with Galland reflected competing views of fighter production and air strategy.
Focke-Wulf Fw 190: The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 was a German fighter aircraft introduced during World War II. Galland supported the Fw 190’s deployment as a powerful alternative to the Bf 109.
Condor Legion: The Condor Legion was a German military force sent to support Nationalist Spain during the Spanish Civil War. Galland flew with its ground-attack units before becoming known as a fighter pilot.
Jagdverband 44: Jagdverband 44 was a German jet-fighter unit formed near the end of World War II. After losing his fighter-command post, Galland led this Me 262 unit in the war’s final months.
Werner Mölders: Werner Mölders was a German fighter ace who developed Luftwaffe tactics and became a senior fighter commander. Mölders preceded Galland as inspector of fighters and helped shape the fighter force Galland later led.
Big Week: Big Week was a series of Allied air raids against German aircraft production in February 1944. The attacks intensified the fighter-defense crisis Galland was trying to manage.

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