Adolf Galland - The Authorised Biography

A remarkable story of integrity, skill and survival in a world divided by war The most famous German fighter pilot of World War II, Adolf Galland was respected by both comrades and former enemies alike. A highly decorated 'ace' with over 100 air-to-air victories in the West, he was a recipient of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds, which was awarded to only 27 men among the millions who served. After the war, he built friendships with the very Allied pilots he once fought and was admired as much for his integrity as for his prowess as a pilot and commander. In his final years, he worked closely with historian David Baker to produce this authorised biography, largely illustrated with photographs from his private albums. Offering a rare glimpse into both the air battles of World War II and the inner workings of the Luftwaffe, and now featuring new appendices that include the latest research into Galland's aerial kills, this book stands as an essential record of one of history's most remarkable fighter pilots.

About the author

David Baker has spent most of his professional life involved with US aviation, space programmes and defence organisations worldwide. He has lectured extensively on the political, industrial and technical development of military aviation and has written thousands of articles and over 120 books. Now a professional historian, he has been editor of Horizons, Aviation News, Jane’s Aircraft Upgrades, Jane’s Spaceflight Directory and SpaceFlight. He has been the recipient of a number of awards, including the Arthur C Clarke Award and the American Astronautical Society’s Frederick I Ordway award.

Product details

• Authors: David Baker
• Publisher: Wiley
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 02.03.2026
• EAN: 9780719845444
• ISBN: 978-0-7198-4544-4
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 790 g
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Biographies, autobiographies; TRANSPORTATION / Aviation / General, HISTORY / Europe / Germany, European History, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Military, Biography: historical, political & military, Germany, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / History, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Aviation & Nautical, Air forces & warfare, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, History of engineering and technology, History of engineering & technology, Air forces and warfare, Biography: historical, political and military, Aircraft and aviation, Aircraft: general interest, HISTORY / Military / Aviation & Space