Paul Galland
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Paul Galland (3 November 1919 — 31 October 1942) was a Luftwaffe ace and brother of Luftwaffe aces Adolf Galland and Wilhelm-Ferdinand Galland. He had claimed 17 aerial victories in 107 combat missions.[1] Flying with Jagdgeschwader 26 "Schlageter" on the Western Front, he was killed in combat with Royal Air Force Supermarine Spitfire fighters on 31 October 1942.
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Paul Galland | |
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Nickname(s) | Paulinchen |
Born | 3 November 1919 |
Died | 31 October 1942(1942-10-31) (aged 22) Diksmuide-Comines |
Cause of death | Killed in action |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1939–1942 |
Rank | Leutnant (second lieutenant) |
Unit | JG 26 |
Battles/wars | See battles |
Awards | Honor Goblet of the Luftwaffe |
Relations | Adolf Galland Wilhelm-Ferdinand Galland |
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