Luftwaffe Aces in the Battle of Britain

Luftwaffe Aces in the Battle of Britain Language:English Format:Paperback Dimensions:6.1" x 9.2" Pages:320 Photos:300 black and white illustrations Publisher:Air World ISBN:9781399005661 Item No. 9781399005661 The term ‘fighter ace’ grew in prominence with the introduction and development of aerial combat in the First World War. The actual number of aerial victories required to officially qualify as an ‘ace’ has varied but is usually considered to be five or more.For the Luftwaffe, a number of its fighter pilots, many of whom had fought with the Legion Condor in Spain, had already gained their Experte, or ace, status in the Battle of France. However, many more would achieve that status in the hectic dogfights over southern England and the Channel during the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940. A number would also be either killed or captured. Some of these men, individuals such as Adolf Galland, Werner Mölder