"Adler Schwarm"
Early in the in the morning on May 12, 1944, Major Gunther Rall was awakened by
the Division Commander. A large formation of American bombers and fighters
was headed towards Germany to bomb six oil refineries in the area. Rall had just
taken command of II/ JG11 barely a month earlier, when he left III/JG52 on the
Eastern front. Based at Hustedt airfield, located near the town of Celle, just north
east of Hanover, II /JG11's primary task was to engage the American fighter
escorts so that the more heavily armed Fw-190's could attack the bombers.
When the signal to scramble came, Rall led 25 Bf-109s from Hustedt and headed
south west towards a formation of eight hundred B-17 and B-24 bombers, plus
twelve hundred escorting fighters. Descending from 35,000 feet to 26,000 feet,
Rall's group ran straight into a formation of P-47 Thunderbolts from the 56th
Fighter Group. Major Rall quickly shot down two of the P-47's but lost his
wingman in the process, the latter having an engine failure. After executing a
split-S maneuver, Rall found himself boxed in by four P-47s from "Zemke's
Wolfpack". He tried desperately to out-maneuver his opponents at treetop level,
but his left thumb was shot off and his Messerschmitt was heavily damaged. With
his aircraft on the verge of structural failure, Rall "bailed out" at low altitude and
was rescued by farmers. When the bombing attack was over, the farmers
arranged for an ambulance to take Major Rall to the hospital. Günther Rall
eventually recuperated and ended the war as Wing Commander of JG 300. His
final victory tally was 275 confirmed aerial victories- the third highest in history
the Division Commander. A large formation of American bombers and fighters
was headed towards Germany to bomb six oil refineries in the area. Rall had just
taken command of II/ JG11 barely a month earlier, when he left III/JG52 on the
Eastern front. Based at Hustedt airfield, located near the town of Celle, just north
east of Hanover, II /JG11's primary task was to engage the American fighter
escorts so that the more heavily armed Fw-190's could attack the bombers.
When the signal to scramble came, Rall led 25 Bf-109s from Hustedt and headed
south west towards a formation of eight hundred B-17 and B-24 bombers, plus
twelve hundred escorting fighters. Descending from 35,000 feet to 26,000 feet,
Rall's group ran straight into a formation of P-47 Thunderbolts from the 56th
Fighter Group. Major Rall quickly shot down two of the P-47's but lost his
wingman in the process, the latter having an engine failure. After executing a
split-S maneuver, Rall found himself boxed in by four P-47s from "Zemke's
Wolfpack". He tried desperately to out-maneuver his opponents at treetop level,
but his left thumb was shot off and his Messerschmitt was heavily damaged. With
his aircraft on the verge of structural failure, Rall "bailed out" at low altitude and
was rescued by farmers. When the bombing attack was over, the farmers
arranged for an ambulance to take Major Rall to the hospital. Günther Rall
eventually recuperated and ended the war as Wing Commander of JG 300. His
final victory tally was 275 confirmed aerial victories- the third highest in history
L/E of 750 prints
18 x 27 inches
Signed by Lt Gen. Gunther Rall and the artist
Regular Edition: $235.00
Artist's Proofs: $275.00
Remarques: $325.00
18 x 27 inches
Signed by Lt Gen. Gunther Rall and the artist
Regular Edition: $235.00
Artist's Proofs: $275.00
Remarques: $325.00
Call or Email us to order Artist Proofs or Remarques
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mainly depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We
also deal with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are
from all the top national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of
our prints are signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking
for a specific plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
mainly depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We
also deal with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are
from all the top national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of
our prints are signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking
for a specific plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
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