Bf 109E-4/N, JG 26 "Schlageter", Adolf Galland, Pas-de-Calais Fine Art Print
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An attack pilot veteran of the Legion Condor from the Spanish Civil War, Adolf Galland rapidly rose to General of Fighters during WW2. During the Battle of Britain, he flew and later commanded JG 26 Schlageter based in the Pas-de-Callias area. During this period, he flew the Bf 109E... , arguably the best fighter of the day.
This particular "Messer," W Nr. 5819, is a Bf 109E-4/N which featured an improved DB 601N engine and carries "Dolfo's" signature Mickey Mouse graphic on both sides just below the cockpit. The <-+- makings indicate it belongs to the Geschwader (Fighter Wing) Commander and Dolfo's Mickey had two unique modifications... the first obvious and the second, perhaps, urban legend. To gain an edge for long range identification, Galland had a rifle scope installed next to the gun sight which is visible protruding through the front of the windscreen. A lifelong lover of cigars, he also supposedly had an ash tray installed in the cockpit.
5819 carries typical colors from the Battle of Britain with the bright yellow nose and rudder to help with friend/foe ID during engagements and the field applied green and gray blotches on the fuselage intended to improve the camouflage’s performance when viewed from above.
She is shown carrying a 66 gallon external tank ready to cross the channel for another sortie.
This print can be customized with different configurations. Please contact us if you are interested in a personalized version.
Images are reduced fidelity for copyright protection.
An attack pilot veteran of the Legion Condor from the Spanish Civil War, Adolf Galland rapidly rose to General of Fighters during WW2. During the Battle of Britain, he flew and later commanded JG 26 Schlageter based in the Pas-de-Callias area. During this period, he flew the Bf 109E... , arguably the best fighter of the day.
This particular "Messer," W Nr. 5819, is a Bf 109E-4/N which featured an improved DB 601N engine and carries "Dolfo's" signature Mickey Mouse graphic on both sides just below the cockpit. The <-+- makings indicate it belongs to the Geschwader (Fighter Wing) Commander and Dolfo's Mickey had two unique modifications... the first obvious and the second, perhaps, urban legend. To gain an edge for long range identification, Galland had a rifle scope installed next to the gun sight which is visible protruding through the front of the windscreen. A lifelong lover of cigars, he also supposedly had an ash tray installed in the cockpit.
5819 carries typical colors from the Battle of Britain with the bright yellow nose and rudder to help with friend/foe ID during engagements and the field applied green and gray blotches on the fuselage intended to improve the camouflage’s performance when viewed from above.
She is shown carrying a 66 gallon external tank ready to cross the channel for another sortie.
This print can be customized with different configurations. Please contact us if you are interested in a personalized version.