#galland

OYA

All three of these pilots were active from day one of WWII.

Douglas Bader claimed 22 aerial victories before being shot down over France in August 1941 and becoming a PoW. Despite having lost his legs in a crash in 1932, Bader attempted several escapes that saw him sent to the infamous Colditz high security castle.

Stanford Tuck claimed 29 victories before being hit by anti-aircraft fire during a fighter sweep over northern France. He was forced to land and was taken prisoner.

Adolf Galland fought for Franco as part of the Condor Legion during the Spanish Civil War. He then fought in the Battles of France and Britain, claiming 104 victories in total - all over Western Allies. In November 1941, after Luftwaffe General Werner Molders was killed in an aircrash as a passenger - Galland was promoted to Luftwaffe General and never permitted to fly active missions again. As a skilled and aggressive pilot, he probably would have racked up 300+ kills had he been allowed to fly.

Here’s my six fan arts from the six fan arts challenge on twitter. Thanks to everyone who made suggestions

https://www.artstation.com/artistntraining 

https://www.instagram.com/rtistntraining/ 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/HQAS